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THE BLESSING OF DAILY STUDY
"With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation." Isa. 12:3.
"Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and Thy word was unto me
the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by Thy name, 0 Lord
God of hosts." Jer. 15:16.
"As a means of intellectual training, the opportunities of the Sabbath are
invaluable. Let the Sabbath-school lesson be learned, not by a hasty glance at
the lesson scripture on Sabbath morning, but by careful study for the next
week on Sabbath afternoon, with daily review or illustration during the week.
Thus the lesson will become fixed in the memory, a treasure never to be
wholly
lost."—Education,
pages 251, 252.
"Every day some portion of time should be appropriated to the study of
the lessons, not merely in learning to mechanically repeat the words, while
the mind does not comprehend the meaning; but to go to the very founda-
tion, and become familiar with what is brought out in the
lesson."—Counsels
on Sabbath School Work,
page 53.
My Daily Lesson Study Pledge
As one who greatly desires to improve his knowledge of the Scriptures, I
pledge myself to the careful and prayerful study of some portion of my Sab-
bath-school lesson each day of the week.
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LESSON TITLES FOR THE QUARTER
1.
Goodness and Nobility
2.
Faithfulness and dependability
3.
Temperance and Sobriety
4.
Liberality and Benevolence
5.
Self-Denial and Sacrifice
6.
Purity and Morality
7.
Patience and Forbearance
8.
Meekness and Humility
9.
Reverence and Worship
10.
Diligence and Industry
11.
Kindness and Sympathy
12.
Justice and Equity
13.
Zeal and Soulsaving
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CHRISTIAN VIRTUES
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
It has been some time since we reviewed
the cardinal principles of Christian living in
a comprehensive way such as is presented
here. The preparation of these lessons was
motivated by a desire to promote the prac-
tice of those graces and virtues in everyday
life by which we bear witness to the world
of the faith that sustains our Christian ex-
perience.
The emphasis has been placed on the
active rather than on the passive virtues.
The stern "Thou shalt nots" of the Bible,
though important for our counsel, give place
here to the injunction of Jesus, "This do,
and thou shalt live," which is applicable
throughout. The titles of the lessons are
twofold to give wider scope, if possible, to
the leading thought of each week's study.
These lessons give opportunity for exten-
sive study in the counsel of the spirit of
prophecy, to which much reference has been
made.
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Lesson 1, for January 5, 1957
Goodness and Nobility
MEMORY VERSE:
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good
works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matt. 5:16.
STUDY HELPS:
"Testimonies," vol. 1, pp. 303-310; vol. 5, pp. 532-541; vol. 9, pp.
19-29; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for December 20, 1956.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Read the
General Introduction and the
first Study Help.
Sunday: Lesson Introduction;
Ques. 1-4.
Monday: Ques. 5-8; read second
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 9-11; read third
Check Here
Study Help.
Wednesday: Ques. 12, 13; read
fourth Study Help.
Thursday: Review first eight ques-
tions; learn Memory Verse.
Friday: Review last five ques-
tions; meditate on Key
Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. The Divine Example
1. God the only source of goodness.
Luke 18:18. 19.
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2.
Nature of God's goodness.
Ex. 33:19; 34:6, 7.
3.
Jesus demonstrates God's goodness.
Acts 10:38.
4.
Christ's pattern of service. Luke
4:18, 19.
II. The Effects of Goodness
5.
Man in his natural state. Ps. 14:2, 3.
6.
God's goodness and man's salvation.
Rom. 2:4.
7.
Goodness to be desired. Ps. 107:9;
Matt. 5:6.
8.
Fruits of goodness. Gal. 5:22, 23.
III. God's Ideal for Man
9. Exalted standard for Christian con-
duct. 1 Peter 1:15, 16; Matt. 5:48;
Eph. 4 : 13.
10.
Influence of a godly life. Matt. 5:16;
1 Peter 2:12.
11.
Character of believers looking for
Christ's coming. Titus 2:11-14.
IV. The Power for Noble Living and
Its Reward
12.
God working in man. Heb. 13:20,21.
13.
The eternal reward. Matt. 25:21.
Key Thought:
"True goodness is . . . true greatness."-
Testimonies, vol.
2, p. 305.
THE LESSON
of God as altogether such a one as .itself.
Until we have renounced this, we cannot
understand Him who is love. Only the un-
selfish heart, the humble and trustful spirit,
shall see God as 'merciful and gracious, long-
suffering, and abundant in goodness and
truth.'
"-The Desire of Ages,
page 302.
"Righteousness is holiness, likeness to
God; and 'God is love.' It is conformity to
the law of God; for 'all Thy commandments
are righteousness;' and 'love is the fulfilling
of the law.' Righteousness is love, and love
is the light and the life of God. The
righteousness of God is embodied in Christ.
We receive righteousness by receiving Him."
-Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing,
page 34.
3. How did Jesus reveal the char-
acter of God? Acts 10:38.
Introduction
Without dispute the supreme virtue in
Christian living is godliness, from which
stems every other virtue in the list of Chris-
tian graces enjoined on the children of God.
To cultivate all the attributes of a noble
character is to attain the goodness mani-
fested in Jesus as He moved among men.
This holy objective is the work of a life-
time, and can be realized only in progressive
spiritual growth as we daily recognize God's
goodness, appropriate His power in over-
coming temptation, and in fellowship and
communion with Christ strive to follow the
divine pattern.
The Divine Example
1. How did Jesus direct seekers af-
ter virtue to the true source of good-
ness? Luke 18:18, 19.
NoTE.-"The ruler had addressed Christ
merely as an honored rabbi, not discerning
in Him the Son of God. The Saviour said,
`Why callest thou Me good?' . . . God is the
one good. If you recognize Me as such, you
must receive Me as His Son and representa-
tive."-Christ's
Object Lessons,
pages 390,
391.
2. What is the nature of God's
goodness? Ex. 33:19, first part; 34:6,
7. Compare 1 John 4:8, last part.
NOTE.-"Selfishness prevents us from be-
holding God. The self-seeking spirit judges
4.
To what broad pattern of serv-
ice was He dedicated? Luke 4:18, 19.
The Effects of Goodness
5.
What is said of man in his
natural state? Ps. 14:2, 3.
NOTE.-"We must behold Christ. It is
ignorance of Him that makes men so up-
lifted in their own righteousness. When we
contemplate His purity and excellence, we
shall see our own weakness and poverty and
defects as they really
are."-Christ's Object
Lessons,
page 159.
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6.
What part does God's goodness
play in man's salvation? Rom. 2:4.
NoTE.—"Without the divine working, man
could do no good thing. God calls every man
to repentance, yet man cannot even repent
unless the Holy Spirit works upon his heart.
. . . The Saviour is continually drawing men
to repentance; they need only to submit to
be drawn, and their hearts will be melted in
penitence."—Testimonies, vol. 8, pp. 64, 65.
7.
To be filled with God's good-
ness, how intense must be our desire?
Ps. 107:9; Matt. 5:6.
NOTE.—"As His goodness, His mercy, and
His love are dwelt upon, clearer and still
clearer will be the perception of truth;
higher, holier, the desire for purity of heart
and clearness of
thought."—Testimonies,
vol. 8, p. 322.
8.
With what other fruits of the
Spirit is goodness identified? Gal.
5:22, 23.
NOTE.—"Those
who become new crea-
tures in Christ Jesus will bring forth the
fruits of the Spirit. . . . The proud and self-
assertive become meek and lowly in heart.
The vain and supercilious become serious
and unobtrusive. The drunken become so-
ber, and the profligate pure. The vain cus-
toms and fashions of the world are laid
aside."—Steps to Christ,
pages 6-2
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God's Ideal for Man
9.
How exalted is the standard for
Christian conduct? 1 Peter 1:15, 16;
Matt. 5:48; Eph. 4:13.
NOTE.—The
word here translated "con-
versation" really means "conduct" or "way
of living."
"By sin the image of God in man has been
marred and well-nigh obliterated; it is the
work of the gospel to restore that which has
been lost; and we are to co-operate . • . in
this
work."—Testimonies, vol. 5,
p. 743.
"God's ideal for His children is higher than
the highest human thought can reach. . . .
"The ideal of Christian character is
Christlikeness. As the Son of man was
perfect in His life, so His followers are to be
perfect in their
life."—The Desire of Ages,
page 311.
10.
How far-reaching is the in-
fluence of a godly life? Matt. 5:16;
1 Peter 2:12.
NOTE.—"The
Jews thought to confine the
benefits of salvation to their own nation;
but Christ showed them that salvation is
like the sunshine. It belongs to the whole
world. The religion of the Bible is not to be
confined between the covers of a book, nor
within the walls of a church. It is not to be
brought out occasionally for our own bene-
fit, and then to be carefully laid aside again.
It is to sanctify the daily life, to manifest
itself in every business transaction and in all
our social relations."—The
Desire of Ages,
pages 306, 307.
11.
How are the believers described
who look for the Lord's coming?
Titus 2:11-14.
No
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rt.—The word "peculiar" here has the
connotation of "special" or "set apart." We
must be different from the world in an at-
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tractive sort of way, not odd and eccentric
in an offensive way.
"How many shrink from the purifying
process! They are unwilling to live out the
truth, unwilling to appear singular in the
eyes of the world. It is this mingling with
the world that destroys our spirituality,
pureness, and zeal. Satan's power is con-
stantly exercised to stupefy the sensibilities
of God's people, that their consciences may
not be sensitive to wrong, and that the sign
of distinction between them and the world
may be
destroyed."—Testimonies, vol.
1,
pp. 274, 275.
The Power for Noble Living
and its Reward
12. What noble aim is expressed
in the apostolic benediction to the
Hebrews? Heb. 13:20, 21.
NorE.—"Holiness is not rapture: it is an
entire surrender of the will to God; it is
living by every word that proceeds from the
mouth of God; it is doing the will of our
heavenly Father; it is trusting God in trial,
in darkness as well as in the light; it is walk-
ing by faith and not by sight; it is relying
on God with unquestioning confidence, and
resting in His love."—The
Acts of the Apos-
tles,
page 51.
13. What reward is in store for those
who measure up to the Christian
standard? Matt. 25:21.
NOTE.—"Upon the heads of the over-
comers, Jesus with His own right hand
places the crown of glory. For each there
is a crown, bearing his own 'new name,' and
the inscription, 'Holiness to the Lord.' . . .
"Before the ransomed throng is the Holy
City. Jesus opens wide the pearly gates, and
the nations that have kept the truth enter
in. There they behold the Paradise of God,
the home of Adam in his innocency. Then
that voice, richer than any music that ever
fell on mortal ear, is heard, saying, 'Your
conflict is ended."Come, ye blessed of My
Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for
you from the foundation of the world.'
"—
The Great Controversy,
page 646.
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Lesson 2, for January 12, 1957
Faithfulness and Dependability
MEMORY VERSE:
"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:
and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much." Luke 16:10.
STUDY HELPS:
"Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 272-285; "The Acts of the Apostles," pages
546-556; "Christ's Object Lessons," pages 325-365; Lesson Help in "Review and
Herald" for December 27, 1956.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Read the In-
troduction; survey lesson, fol-
lowing outline.
Sunday: Ques.
1-4;
read first
Study Help.
Monday: Ques. 5-9; read second
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 10-12; read third
Check Here
Study Help.
Wednesday: Ques 13-15; read
fourth Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-9;
learn Memory
Verse.
Friday: Review Ques. 10-15;
meditate on Key Thought.
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Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. Faithfulness a Divine Attribute
1.
Assurance of God's faithfulness. Isa.
25:1; 1 Cor. 1:9.
2.
God's faithfulness described. Lam.
3:22, 23; 1 Cor. 10:13.
3.
Abiding nature of His faithfulness.
Ps. 119:89, 90, 160; 2 Tim. 2:13.
4.
The example of Jesus. Luke 6:12 ;
Matt. 4:10; Luke 4:16; Mark
12:17.
II. Faithful Witnesses of Old
5.
Samuel defends his integrity. 1 Sam.
12:3, 4.
6.
Incentive to faithfulness. 1 Sam.
12:24.
7.
Job's integrity. Job. 1:20-22.
8.
Daniel's fidelity. Daniel 6:10.
9.
Nehemiah's steadfastness. Neh. 6:
3, 4.
Fidelity in Life's Routines
10.
Faithfulness in every responsibility.
Luke 16:10.
11.
Doing all things with our might.
Eccl. 9:10 ; Rom. 12:11.
12.
Test of stewardship. 1 Cor. 4:2.
IV.
The Rewards of Faithfulness
13.
Promise made to servants who had
improved their talents. Matt. 25:
21, 23.
14.
Reward assured to those who perse-
vere. Gal. 6:9.
15.
Happy prospect of those who en-
dure. Matt. 24:13 ; Rev. 2:10, last
part.
Key Thought
"Success is not the result of chance or of
destiny; it is . . . the reward of faith and
discretion, of virtue and persevering effort."
-Christ's Object Lessons,
page
353.
THE LESSON
Introduction
In a world of shifting values and moral
defection such as is ours today, leaders of
industry and finance place a high premium
on the dependable man or woman. They
recognize the quality of fidelity in men by
appointing them to high office, heavy re-
sponsibilities, and rich remuneration. God
has a high standard of attainment for His
church in these last days, too, and "the eyes
of the Lord run to and fro throughout the
whole earth, to show Himself strong in the
behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward
Him." 2 Chron. 16:9. Only those who meas-
ure up to the "high calling of God in Christ
Jesus" can share in the unspeakable riches
of His grace.
Faithfulness a Divine Attribute
1. What assurance are we given
that God is faithful? Isa. 25:1; 1 Cor.
1:9.
NOTE.
-"That which above all other con-
siderations should lead us to prize the Bible
is that in it is revealed to men the will of
God. Here we learn the object of our cre-
ation and the means by which that object
may be obtained. We learn how to improve
wisely the present life and how to secure the
future
life."-Counsels to Teachers,
page 53.
2.
How is the faithfulness of God
further described? Lam. 3:22, 23; 1
Cor. 10:13.
NOTE.
-"The
Bible shows us God in His
high and holy place, not in a state of in-
activity, not in silence and solitude, but sur-
rounded by ten thousand times ten thousand
and thousands of thousands of holy beings,
all waiting to do His will. Through these
messengers He is in active communication
with every part of His dominion. By His
Spirit He is everywhere present. Through
the agency of His Spirit and His angels
He ministers to the children of
men."-The
Ministry of Healing,
page 417.
3.
How abiding is God's faithful-
ness? Ps. 119:89, 90, 160; 2 Tim. 2:13.
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ABOVE, BENEATH, ANO BEYOND THE CHRISTIAN
IS INFINITE LOVE AND GUIDANCE.
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NorE.—"It is not by inherent power that
year by year the earth yields its bounties and
continues its march around the sun. The
hand of the Infinite One is perpetually at
work guiding this planet. It is God's power
continually exercised that keeps the earth
in position in its rotation."
—The Ministry
of Healing,
page 416.
4.
How did Jesus show His fi-
delity to heaven's principles in per-
sonal devotion? Luke 6:12; in resisting
temptation? Matt. 4:10; in Sabbath-
keeping? Luke 4:16; in good citizen-
ship? Mark 12:17.
NOTE.—"We must put on the heavenly
graces, and, with the eye directed upward to
the crown of immortality, keep the Pattern
ever before
us."—Testimonies,
vol. 2, p. 358.
Faithful Witnesses of Old
5.
In his parting speech to Israel
how did Samuel defend his integrity,
and what did the people acknowl-
edge? 1 Sam. 12:3, 4.
NOTE.—"Samuel was not seeking merely
to justify his own course. He had previously
set forth the principles that should govern
both the king and the people, and he desired
to add to his words the weight of his own
example. From childhood he had been con-
nected with the work of God, and during his
long life one object had been ever before
him,—the glory of God and the highest good
of
Israel."—Patriarchs and Prophets,
page
614.
6.
What reason for faithfully serv-
ing God was set before Israel in the
days of Samuel? 1 Sam. 12:24.
7.
What did Job do when deprived
of his dearest possessions? Job 1:20-
22.
8.
What example of faithfulness
did Daniel set? Dan. 6:10.
NOTE.—"Why should he cease to pray
now, when he most needed to pray? Rather
would he relinquish life itself, than his hope
of help in God. . . . He did not try to con-
ceal his act. Although he knew full well
the consequences of his fidelity to God, his
spirit faltered not. . . . Neither the king nor
his decree could make him swerve from al-
legiance to the King of
kings."—Prophets
and Kings,
pages 541, 542.
9.
What example of fidelity did
Nehemiah show in the work of the
Lord? Neh. 6:3, 4.
NOTE.—"The faith of him who is con-
stantly advancing does not weaken; for
above, beneath, beyond, he recognizes In-
finite Love, working out all things to ac-
complish His good purpose. God's true
servants work with a determination that
will not fail, because the throne of grace is
their constant dependence."—Prophets
and
Kings,
page 660.
Fidelity in Life's Routines
10.
What basic principle is found
in the work and conduct of a reliable
person? Luke 16:10.
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NOTE.—"All
may be certain that faithful-
ness in little things is the evidence of fitness
for greater responsibilities. Every act of
life is a revelation of character; and he
only who in small duties proves himself 'a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed,'
can be honored by God with higher service."
—Prophets and Kings,
page 218.
11.
What should be our attitude to
our daily tasks? Eccl. 9:10; Rom.
12:11.
NoTE.—"Whether pleasing or unpleasing,
we are to do the duty that lies nearest. . . .
He does not permit us to pass by the homely
but sacred duties that lie next us. Often
these duties afford the very training essential
to prepare us for a higher work. Often our
plans fail that God's plans for us may suc-
ceed."—The
Ministry of Healing,
page 473.
"Examine under the microscope the small-
est and commonest of wayside blossoms, and
note in all its parts the exquisite beauty and
completeness. So in the humblest lot true
excellence may be found; the commonest
tasks, wrought with loving faithfulness, are
beautiful in God's
sight."—Education,
page
114.
12.
What is the test of Christian
stewardship.
1 Cor.
4:2.
NOTE.—"The knowledge of God's grace,
the truths of His- word, and temporal gifts
as well,—time and means, talents and in-
fluence,—are all a trust from God to be
employed to His glory and the salvation of
men. Nothing can be more offensive to
God, who is constantly bestowing His gifts
upon man, than to see him selfishly grasping
these gifts and making no returns to the
Giver."—Testimonies,
vol. 5, pp. 731, 732.
The Rewards of Faithfulness
13.
What promise was made to the
faithful servants who had improved
their talents? Matt. 25:21, 23.
NoTE.—"The talents, however few, are to
be put to use. The question that most con-
cerns us is not, How much have I received?
but, What am
I
doing with that which
I
have
?"—Christ's Object Lessons,
page 329.
"Our reward for working with Christ in
this world is the greater power and wider
privilege of working with Him in the world
to come."—Ibid., p. 361.
14.
How will those who persevere
be rewarded? Gal. 6:9.
NOTE.—"Holiness
will lead its possessor
to be fruitful and abound in all good works.
He will never become weary in well-doing,
neither will he look for promotion in this
world. He will look forward for promotion
to the time when the Majesty of heaven
shall exalt the sanctified ones to His throne.
. . . The Lord then enumerates the works
of self-denial and mercy, compassion and
righteousness, which they had wrought."—
Testimonies,
vol. 2, p. 445._
15.
What assurance is given those
who patiently endure earth's trials?
Matt. 24:13; Rev. 2:10, last
part.
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Lesson 3, for January 19, 1957
Temperance and Sobriety
MEMORY VERSE:
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all
to the glory of God." 1 Cor. 10:31.
STUDY HELPS:
"Testimonies," vol. 2, pp. 354-376; "Prophets and Kings," pages
479-490; "The Ministry of Healing," pages 325-335; "Temperance," pages 137-
169; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for January
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Only the temperate are free from spiritual
bondage and ready for the infilling of God's
power. The broad principle of moderation
in all things lawful for our use calls not only
for abstinence from liquor and narcotics,
but for a check on every form of excess,
whether mental or physical. In eating and
drinking, in labor, study, and recreation
moderation is an admirable Christian virtue
Warnings and Obligations
1. Of what must those beware who
look for Jesus' coming? Luke 21:34.
Introduction
THE LESSON
NoTE.-"Men who are engaged in giving
the last message of warning to the world, a
message which is to decide the destiny of
souls, should make a practical application in
their own lives of the truths they preach to
others. They should be examples to the peo-
ple in their eating, in their drinking, and in
their chaste conversation and deportment."
-Testimonies,
vol. 3, p. 490.
2. What solemn sense of obligation
should deter Christians from sensual
indulgences? 1 Cor. 6:19, 20; 3:16, 17.
NOTE.-"If all who profess to be follow-
ers of • Christ were truly sanctified, their
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-
son, following the outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction;
Ques. 1-5.
Monday: Ques. 6-8; read first
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 9, 10; read sec-
ond Study Help.
Check Here
Wednesday: Ques. 11-14; read
third Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;
read fourth Study Help; learn
Memory Verse.
Friday: Review Ques. 9-14; read
fifth Study Help; meditate on
Key Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. Warnings and Obligations
1.
Timely warning. Luke 21:34.
2.
Obligations on Christians. 1 Cor.
6:19, 20; 3:16, 17.
3.
The principle in self-mastery. 1 Cor.
9:25-27.
4.
Moderation in all things. 1 Cor. 10:
31; Co1.3:23.
5.
Responsibilities of administrators.
Prov. 31:4, 5.
II. Daniel's Example and Belshazzar's
Feast
6.
Daniel's resolution
and
its results.
Dan. 1:8, 12, 15.
7.
God's displeasure on Belshazzar.
Dan. 5:1-4.
8.
Retribution on the king. Dan. 5:5,
30.
III. John the Baptist and Herod Antipas
9.
The prophecy concerning John the
Baptist. Luke 1:15.
10.
The intemperate wrath of Herod.
Mark 6:18, 21-27.
IV. Moderation the Only Safeguard
11.
The broad principle of conduct for
the church. Titus 2 : 1-6.
12.
Personal responsibility for our con-
duct. Rom. 14:21; Hab. 2:15.
13.
Temperance in speech. Col. 4:6;
Matt. 5:37.
14.
Safeguard against modern excesses.
Phil. 4:5; Col. 3:17.
Key Thought:
"Men and women . . . need to be im-
pressed with the fact that all their powers of
mind and body are the gift of God, and are
to be preserved in the best possible condition
for His service."-The
Ministry of Healing,
page 130.
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means, instead of being spent for needless
and even hurtful indulgences, would be
turned into the Lord's treasury, and Chris-
tians would set an example of temperance,
self-denial, and self-sacrifice. Then they
would be the light of the world."—The
Great Controversy,
page 475.
"He who remains in willing ignorance of
the laws of his physical being, and who
violates them through ignorance, is sinning
against
God."—Christ's Object Lessons,
page
348.
3.
What is the fundamental prin-
ciple in self-mastery, and how did
Paul exercise it? 1 Cor. 9:25-27.
NoTE.—"As our first parents lost Eden
through the indulgence of appetite, our only
hope of regaining Eden is through the firm
denial of appetite and passion. Abstemious-
ness in diet and control of all the passions
will preserve the intellect and give mental
and moral vigor, enabling men to bring all
their propensities under the control of the
higher powers and to discern between right
and wrong, the sacred and the common."—
Testimonies,
vol. 3, p. 491.
4.
What spiritual objective should
inspire moderation and self-control in
all things? 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:23.
NOTE.—"To have firm religious principles
is an inestimable treasure. It is the purest,
highest, and most elevated influence mortals
can possess. Such have an anchor. Every
act is well considered, lest its effect be in-
jurious to another and lead away from
Christ. The constant inquiry of the mind
is: Lord, how shall I best serve Thee, and
glorify Thy name in the earth
?"—Testimo-
nies, vol. 2,
p. 129.
5.
What social evils result from
the intemperance of rulers and legis-
lators? Prov. 31:4, 5.
NoTE.—"Oh, how often has the life of the
innocent been sacrificed through the in-
temperance of those who should have been
guardians of justice! . . . Those who have
jurisdiction over the lives of their fellow
VICTORY AT THE TABLE CAN STRENGTHEN
ONE FOR
COMPLETE VICTORY
IN LIFE -
men should be held guilty of a crime when
they yield to intemperance. All who exe-
cute the laws should be lawkeepers. They
should be men of self-control. They need
to have full command of their physical,
mental, and moral powers, that they may
possess vigor of intellect, and a high sense of
justice."—The
Desire of Ages,
page 222:
Daniel's Example and Belshazzar's
Feast
6.
When offered the king's dain-
ties, what resolve did Daniel make,
and what did he propose? With what
result? Dan. 1:8, 12, 15.
NcrrE.—"Daniel and his associates had
been trained by their parents to habits of
strict temperance. They had been taught
that God would hold them accountable for
their capabilities, and that they must never
dwarf or enfeeble their powers. This educa-
tion was to Daniel and his companions the
means of their preservation amidst the de-
moralizing influences of the court of Baby-
lon."—Prophets and Kings,
page 482.
7.
What abandoned conduct
brought God's displeasure upon Bel-
shazzar? Dan. 5:1-4.
NOTE.—"With reason dethroned through
shameless intoxication, and with lower im-
pulses and passions now in the ascendancy,
the king himself took the lead in the riotous
orgy. . . .
"Little did Belshazzar think that there
was a heavenly Witness to his idolatrous
revelry; that a divine Watcher, unrecog-
nized, looked upon the scene of profanation,
heard the sacrilegious mirth, beheld the
idolatry."—Prophets and Kings,
pages 523,
524.
8.
How swift was the retribution
upon the king? Dan. 5:5, 30.
John the Baptist and Herod Antipas
9.
What was prophesied of John
the Baptist before his birth? Luke
1:15.
NOTE.—"In the time of John the Baptist,
greed for riches, and the love of luxury
and display had become widespread. Sen-
suous pleasures, feasting and drinking, were
causing physical disease and degeneracy,
benumbing the spiritual perceptions, and
lessening the sensibility to sin. John was
to stand as a reformer. By his abstemious
life and plain dress he was to rebuke the
excesses of his time. Hence the directions
given to the parents of John,—a lesson of
temperance by an angel from the throne of
heaven."—The
Desire of Ages,
pages 100,
101.
10.
Rebuked by John the Baptist
for his profligacy, to what intemper-
ate lengths did Herod go? Mark
6:18, 21-27.
NoTE.—"The king was dazed with wine.
Passion held sway, and reason was de-
throned. . . . Oh, how often has the life of
the innocent been sacrified through the in-
temperance of those who should have been
guardians of justice! He who puts the in-
toxicating cup to his lips makes himself
responsible for all the injustice he may com-
mit under its besotting power."—The
Desire
of Ages,
pages 221, 222.
Moderation the Only Safeguard
11.
What broad principle of con-
duct did Paul give Titus for the
church? Titus 2:1-6.
12.
How responsible are we for
our conduct and influence? Rom.
14:21; Hab. 2:15.
NoTE.—"Through Christ, God has in-
vested man with an influence that makes it
impossible for him to live to himself. Indi-
vidually we are connected with our fellow
men, a part of God's great whole, and we
stand under mutual obligations. . . .
"This is a responsibility from ,which we
cannot free ourselves. Our words, our acts,
our dress, our deportment, even the expres-
sion of the countenance, has an influence."
—Christ's Object Lessons,
pages 339, 340.
13.
What admonition is given to
us regarding our speech? Col. 4:6;
Matt. 5:37.
NOTE.—"No evilspeaking, no frivolous
talk, no fretful repining or impure sugges-
tion, will escape the lips of him who is
following
Christ."—Christ's Object Lessons,
page 337.
"God's word condemns also the use of
those meaningless phrases and expletives
that border on profanity. It condemns the
deceptive compliments, the evasions of
truth, the exaggerations, the misrepresenta-
tions in trade, that are current in society and
in the business
world."—Education,
page
236.
14.
What principle, if heeded, will
keep us from the excesses of our time?
Phil. 4:5; Col. 3:17.
NOTE.—"Whatever our department of la-
bor, be it housework or fieldwork or intel-
lectual pursuits, we may perform it to the
glory of God so long as we make Christ first
and last and best in
everything."—Testimo-
nies,
vol. 5, p. 459.
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Lesson 4, for January 26, 1957
Liberality and Benevolence
MEMORY VERSE:
"I have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to
support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said,
It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35.
STUDY HELPS:
"Gospel Workers," pages 454-457; "The Acts of the Apostles," pages
335-345; "Patriarchs and Prophets," pages 525-536; Lesson Help in "Review
and Herald" for January 10.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey the
lesson, following outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction;
Ques. 1-3.
Monday: Ques. 4-7; read first
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 8-11; read sec-
ond Study Help.
Check Here
Wednesday: Ques. 12-15; read
third Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-7;
learn Memory Verse; read
fourth Study Help.
Friday: Review Ques. 8-15;
meditate on Key Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. God's Ownership
1. God the source of all wealth.
1 Chron. 29:11, 12.
2. God's claim on the world's wealth.
Ps. 89:11; Hag. 2:8.
3. Spiritual danger of the prosperous.
Deut. 8:11-14, 18.
II. God's Requirements in Tithes and
Offerings
4. God's proportion of men's income.
Lev. 27:30, 32.
5. Promise to the tithepayer. Mal. 3:
10-12.
6. Israel's offerings for the tabernacle.
Ex. 35:29.
7. Attitudes in giving contrasted.
2 Cor. 9:7; Matt. 6:1.
III. The Rewards of Generous Giving
8.
The law of sowing and reaping.
2 Cor. 9:6; John 12:24.
9.
Promise to those who honor God
with gifts. Prov. 3:9, 10.
10.
How God rewards the giver. Luke
6:38.
11.
Blessings delayed yet assured. Eccl.
11:1.
IV. Liberality Among Brethren
12.
Paul recalls Jesus' words on giving.
Acts 20:35.
13.
Those who fail to feel a brother's
need. 1 John 3:17.
14.
Promises to those who share. Prov.
11:25; 19:17; 22:9.
15.
Our abiding sufficiency. 2 Cor. 3:5.
Key Thought:
"Spiritual prosperity is closely bound up
with Christian liberality."-The
Acts of the
Apostles,
page 344.
THE LESSON
fat." The penny-pinching soul is a miserly
one. The truly thrifty person saves that he
may give intelligently. True benevolence is
not extravagance and impulsive spending,
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Introduction
The rich life is the outflowing life. Stated
Scripturally, "The liberal soul shall be made
but a consecrated directing of what we have
to share into worthy channels. The philan-
thropy that heaven approves is the serving
of a neighbor's needs out of a scanty store
rather than ostentatious giving from lavish
profits. The test of liberality is not in the
size of the gift, but in the simple principle,
"God loveth a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9:7.
God's Ownership
1.
How did Solomon acknowledge
God as the source and distributor of
all wealth? 1 Chron. 29:11, 12.
NOTE.—"All that men receive of God's
bounty still belongs to God. Whatever He
has bestowed in the valuable and beautiful
things of earth is placed in our hands to test
us, to sound the depths of our love for Him
and our appreciation of His favors."—Testi-
monies, vol.
5, p. 736.
2.
To how much of the world's
wealth does God lay claim? Ps. 89:11;
Hag.
2:8.
NoTE.—"Every good thing of earth was
placed here by the bountiful hand of God as
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41 expression of His love to man. The poor
are His, and the cause of religion is His. The
gold and the silver are the Lord's, and He
could rain them from heaven if He chose.
But instead of this He has made man His
steward, entrusting him with means, not to
be hoarded, but to be used in benefiting
others."—Testimonies,
vol. 9, p. 255.
3.
Against what danger are the
prosperous warned? Deut. 8:11-14,
18.
NoTE.—"It is God who gives men power
to get wealth, and He has bestowed this
ability, not as a means of gratifying self, but
as a means of returning to God His own.
With this object it is not a sin to acquire
means. . . . Wealth will prove a blessing if
we regard it as the Lord's, to be received
with thankfulness and with thankfulness re-
turned to the
Giver."—Testimonies,
vol. 6,
pp. 452, 453.
God's Requirements in Tithes
and Offerings
4.
What proportion of the boun-
ties God gives to men does He require
us to return? Lev. 27:30, 32.
NOTE.—"As to the amount required, God,
has specified one tenth of the increase. This'
is left to the conscience and benevolence of
men, whose judgment in this tithing system
should have free play. . . .
"All that is withheld of that which.
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God
claims, the tenth of the increase, is recorded
in the books of heaven, against the with-
holders, as
robbery."—Testimonies,
vol. 3,
p. 394.
5.
What remarkable promise
is
given to the faithful tithepayer? Mal.
3:10-12.
NoTE.—"Whenever God's people, in any
period of the world, have cheerfully and
willingly carried out His plan in systematic
benevolence and in gifts and offerings, they
have realized the standing promise that
prosperity should attend all their labors just
in proportion as they obeyed His require-
ments. . . . But when they robbed God in
tithes and in offerings they were made to
realize that they were not only robbing Him
but themselves, for He limited His blessings
to them just in proportion as they limited
their offerings to
Him."—Testimonies,
vol.
3, p. 395.
6.
In what spirit did the children
of Israel bring their offerings for the
building of the tabernacle? Ex. 35:29.
NOTE.—"The plan of Moses to raise means
for the building of the tabernacle was highly
successful. No urging was necessary. Nor
did he employ any of the devices to which
churches in our day so often resort. He
made no grand feast. He did not invite the
people to scenes of gaiety, dancing, and gen-
eral amusement. . . . He was to accept gifts
from everyone that gave willingly, from his
heart. And the offerings came in so great
abundance that Moses bade the people cease
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bringing, for they had supplied more than
could be
used."—Patriarchs and Prophets,
page 529.
"God requires no less of His people in these
last days, in sacrifices and offerings, than He
did of the Jewish nation. Those whom He
has blessed with a competency, and even the
widow and the fatherless, should not be un-
mindful of His blessings. Especially should
those whom He has prospered render to Him
the things that are His. They should appear
before Him with a spirit of self-sacrifice."—
Testimonies, vol.
2, p. 599.
7.
What attitude in a giver does
God approve? How does He rebuke
the proud giver? 2 Cor. 9:7; Matt.
6:1.
The Rewards of Generous Giving
8.
What is the law of sowing and
reaping? 2 Cor. 9:6; John 12:24.
NoTE.—"By casting it away the sower
multiplies his seed. So by imparting we in-
crease our blessings. God's promise assures
a sufficiency, that we may continue to give.
. . The law of self-sacrifice is the law of
self-preservation."—Education, page 110.
9.
What promise is assured to
those who honor God with their best
gifts? Prov. 3:9, 10.
NOTE.—"In
every dispensation, from
Adam's time to ours, God has claimed the
property of man, saying: I am the rightful
owner of the universe; therefore consecrate
to Me thy first fruits, bring a tribute of
loyalty, surrender to Me My own, thus
acknowledging My sovereignty, and you
shall be free to retain and enjoy My boun-
ties, and My blessing shall be with you."—
Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 477.
10.
In what generous way does
God reward the liberal giver? Luke
6:38.
NoTE.—"Would men make their property
secure? Let them place it in the hands that
"NOT WHAT WE GIVE, BUT WHAT WE SHARE.:
PERSONAL GIVING TO OTHERS BRINGS
JOY TO GIVER AND RECEIVER.
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bear the marks of the crucifixion. Would
they enjoy their substance? Let them use it
to bless the needy and suffering. Would they
increase their possessions? Let them heed
the divine injunction, 'Honor the Lord with
thy substance, and with the first fruits of all
thine increase.'
"—The Acts of the Apostles,
page 345.
11.
Although the blessings of be-
nevolence may seem delayed, of what
is the generous giver assured? Eccl.
11:1.
NOTE.—"In this life our work for God
often seems to be almost fruitless. Our ef-
forts to do good may be earnest and perse-
vering, yet we may not be permitted to
witness their results. To us the effort may
seem to be lost. But the Saviour assures us
that our work is noted in heaven, and that
the recompense cannot
fail."—Testimonies,
vol. 6, p. 305.
Liberality Among Brethren
12.
In counseling the church to
care for its needy, what words of
Jesus did Paul recall? Acts 20:35.
NOTE.—"Paul sometimes worked night
and day, not only for his own support, but
that he might assist his fellow laborers. He
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shared his earnings with Luke, and he helped
Timothy. He even suffered hunger at times,
that he might relieve the necessities of oth-
ers."—The
Acts of the Apostles,
page 352.
13. What is lacking in the experi-
ence of those who fail to feel a broth-
er's need? 1 John 3:17.
NOTE.—
"For to share is the bliss of heaven, as it is
the joy of earth;
And the unshared bread lacks savor,
and the wine unshared lacks zest;
And the joy of the soul redeemed would
be little, little worth
If, content with its own security, it
could forget the rest."
—Thoughts From the Mount of
Blessing,
page 112.
14.
What liberal promises are
made to those who share their boun-
ties? Prov. 11:25; 19:17; 22:9.
15.
Who is our abiding sufficiency
in every good work? 2 Cor. 3:5.
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Lesson 5, for February 2, 1957
Self-Denial and Sacrifice
MEMORY VERSE:
"Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after
Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matt. 16:24.
STUDY HELPS:
"Testimonies," vol. 2, pp. 200-215; vol. 3, pp. 485-492; vol. 4, pp.
571-575; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for January 17.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-
son, following the outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction;
Ques. 1-4.
Monday: Ques. 5-8; read first
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 9-11; read sec-
ond Study Help.
Check Here
Wednesday: Ques. 12-14; read
third Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;
learn Memory Verse; read
fourth Study Help.
Friday: Review Ques. 9-14;
meditate on Key Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. The Divine Example in Sacrifice
1.
God's love for the world. John 3:16.
2.
The supreme sacrifice of Jesus. John
10:15, 17, 18, 30.
3.
How Jesus met temptation. Luke
4:1-4.
4.
The marks of a true disciple. Matt.
16:24; Luke 9:23.
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Patterns in Self-Denial
5.
The self-abnegation of John the
Baptist. Mark 1:7; John 3:30.
6.
The complete consecration of Paul.
Phil. 3:7, 8.
7.
The example of Epaphroditus. Phil.
2:25-30.
8.
Jesus' reply to Peter's complaint.
Matt. 19:27-29.
Admonitions to Believers
9.
Every Christian called to consecra-
tion. 1 Peter 2:21-24.
II.
III.
10.
The battle against sin. Col. 3:5, 8;
1 Peter 2:11.
11.
Paul's example in self-discipline.
1 Cor. 9:27.
IV. The. Heavenly Goal
12.
Admonitions to believers in the ad-
vent. Titus 2 : 11-13 .
13.
Earthly gain against eternal loss.
Mark 8:34-37.
14.
Promise to those who suffer with
Christ. 2 Tim. 2:11, 12.
Key Thought:
"True happiness will be the result of every
self-denial, every crucifixion of self
."—Testi-
monies,
vol. 4, p. 345.
THE LESSON
NOTE.—"I
present before you the life of
self-denial, humility, and sacrifice of our di-
vine Lord. The Majesty of heaven, the King
of glory, left His riches, His splendor, His
honor and glory, and, in order to save sinful
man, condescended to a life of humility,
poverty, and
shame."—Testimonies,
vol. 2,
pp. 490, 491.
3. How did the Saviour overcome
the temptations of the flesh in the
wilderness? Luke 4:1-4.
Introduction
In a self-indulgent, self-seeking, self-ap-
proving world like ours, a lesson on self-
denial and sacrifice goes contrary to the
innate sinful heart. Yet nothing elevates the
soul and strengthens the spirit like resolute
self-control that molds the conduct into pat-
terns that heaven can approve. Not until
we enter truly into the meaning of Christ's
Sacrifice for the world can we partake of the
spirit of. His self-denial in our service for
Him. Although a way of trials and crosses,
it is the sure road to happiness.
The Divine Example in Sacrifice
1.
How did God reveal the height
and depth and breadth of sacrificial
love? John 3:16.
NOTE.—"What
an incomparable love is
this! A theme for the most profound medi-
tation! The amazing love of God for a
world that did not -love 'Him! The thought
has a subduing power upon the soul and
brings the mind into captivity to the will of
God."—Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 80.
"He laid aside His glory, His dominion,
His riches, and sought after those who were
perishing in sin. He humbled Himself to our
necessities, that He might exalt us to heaven.
Sacrifice, self-denial, and disinterested be-
nevolence characterized His life. . . . He is
a perfect and holy example. . . . Love for
souls for whom Christ died will lead to a
denial of self and a willingness to make any
sacrifice in order to be co-workers with
Christ in the salvation of
souls."—Testimo-
nies, vol.
2, p. 549.
2.
How closely was Jesus in accord
with His. Father in the redemption of
man? John 10:15, 17, 18, 30.
NOTE.—"In
our own strength it is im-
possible for us to deny the clamors of our
fallen nature. Through this channel Satan
will bring temptation upon us. Christ knew
that the enemy would come to every hu-
man being, to take advantage of hereditary
weakness, and by his false insinuations to
ensnare all those who trust not in God. And
by passing over the ground which man must
travel, our Lord has prepared the way for us
to overcome.... 'Be of good cheer,' He says;
'I have overcome the world.'
"—The Desire
of Ages,
pages 122, 123.
4.. What did Jesus set forth as the
mark of a true disciple? Matt. 16:24;
Luke 9:23.
NoTE.—Observe the word "daily" that
Luke adds to our memory verse.
"Yes, follow Him through evil as well as
through good report. Follow Him in be-
friending 'the most needy and friendless.
Follow Him in being forgetful of self, abun-
dant in acts of self-denial and self-sacrifice
to do others good; when reviled, reviling not
again; manifesting love and compassion for
the fallen
race."—Testimonies,
vol. 2, p. 178.
"We cannot equal the pattern; but we
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I N THE LIGHT OF THE CROSS. WHAT
DO WE KNOW OF REAL SACRIFICE ?
shall not be approved of God if we do not
copy it and, according to the ability which
God has given, resemble
it."—Testimonies,
vol. 2, p. 549.
Patterns in Self-Denial
5.
What spirit of self-abnegation
did John the Baptist manifest? John
3:30; Mark 1:7.
NOTE.—"For
a time the Baptist's influence
over the nation had been greater than that
of its rulers, priests, or princes. . . . Now
he saw the tide of popularity turning away
from himself to the Saviour. Day by day
the crowds about him lessened. .. . Looking
in faith to the Redeemer, John had risen to
the height of self-abnegation. He sought not
to attract men to himself, but to lift their
thoughts higher and still higher, until they
should rest upon the Lamb of God."—The
Desire of Ages,
pages 178, 179.
6.
How completely did Paul give
up worldly advantages, that he might
know Christ? Phil. 3:7, 8.
7.
For what did Paul commend
Epaphroditus? Phil. 2:25-30.
Nora.—The example of both Timothy
and Epaphroditus was in striking contrast
to the spirit of many whom Paul said "seek
their own, not the things which are Jesus
Christ's." See verse 21.
8.
What reply did Jesus make to
Peter's claim that the disciples had
sacrificed everything for the gospel?
Matt. 19:27-29.
NoTE.—"God gave all for man, and He
asks him to place His service above every
earthly and selfish consideration. He cannot
accept a divided heart. The heart that is
absorbed in earthly affections cannot be
given up to
God."—Christ's Object Lessons,
page 223.
Admonitions to Believers
9.
To what complete consecration
is every Christian called? 1 Peter 2:
21-24.
NoTE.—"A noble, all-round character is
not inherited. It does not come to us by
accident. A noble character is earned by in-
dividual effort through the merits and grace
of Christ. . . . It is formed by hard, stern
battles with self. Conflict after conflict must
be waged against hereditary tendencies."—
Christ's Object Lessons,
page 331.
10.
Against what physical and spir-
itual temptations must we wage bat-
tle? Col. 3:5, 8; 1 Peter 2:11.
11.
How did Paul set an example
in self-discipline? 1 Cor. 9:27.
NoTE.—"We are under solemn obligations
to God to keep the spirit pure and the body
healthy, that we may be a benefit to hu-
manity, and render to God perfect service."
Testimonies,
vol. 2, p. 381.
"To all those who fully comply with the
conditions in God's word, and have a sense
of their responsibility to preserve physical
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vigor and activity of body, that they may
have well-balanced minds and healthy mor-
als, the race is not uncertain. They all may
gain the prize, and win and wear the crown
of immortal glory that fadeth not away."—
Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 35.
The Heavenly Goal
12.
What will be the manner of
life of those who look for the coming
of the Lord? Titus 2:11-13.
NOTE.—"The Lord, by close and pointed
truths for these last days, is cleaving out a
people from the world and purifying them
unto Himself. Pride and unhealthful fash-
ions, the love of display, the love of appro-
bation—all must be left with the world if we
would be renewed in knowledge after the
image of Him who created
us."—Testimo-
nies,
vol. 3, p. 52.
13.
How does God weigh self-de-
nial and unselfish devotion against
worldly gain? Mark 8:34-37.
NOTE.—"Selfishness is death. No organ of
the body could live should it confine its serv-
ice to itself. The heart, failing to send its
lifeblood to the hand and the head, would
quickly lose its power. As our lifeblood, so
is the love of Christ diffused through every
part of His mystical body. We are members
one of another, and the soul that refuses to
impart will perish."—The
Desire of Ages,
page 417.
14.
What assurance is given to all
who die to self and suffer for Christ's
sake? 2 Tim. 2:11, 12.
NOTE.—"Were it possible to reach the tree
of life in the midst of the Paradise of God
without suffering, we would not enjoy so
rich a reward for which we had not suf-
fered. We would shrink back from the glory;
shame would seize us in the presence of
those who had fought the good fight, had
run the race with patience, and had laid hold
on eternal life. But none will be there who
have not, like Moses, chosen to suffer afflic-
tion with the people of
God."—Testimonies,
vol.
1, p. 78.
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Purity and Morality
MEMORY VERSE: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of
life." Prov. 4:23.
STUDY HELPS: "Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 591-603; vol. 9, pp. 89-96; "The Ministry
of Healing," pages 356-362; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for Jan-
uary 24.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-
son, following the outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction;
Ques. 1-4.
Monday: Ques. 5-8; read first
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 9-12; read sec-
ond Study Help.
Check Here
Wednesday: Ques. 13-15; read
third Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;
learn Memory Verse; read
fourth Study Help.
Friday: Review Ques. 9-15; medi-
tate on Key Thought.
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Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. Guarding the Soul Against Evil
1.
Source of purity and moral conduct.
Titus 1:15; Prov. 15:26; Matt.
15 : 19.
2.
A sobering deterrent against evil.
Hab. 1:13, first part; Gen. 16:13.
3.
The natural condition of the heart.
Jer. 17:9.
4.
How we are kept from impurity.
Prop. 4:23; Phil. 4:8; Ps. 51:10.
II. Lessons From the Past
5.
Joseph in Potiphar's house. Gen.
39:9, last part.
6.
David's acknowledgment of sin. His
reminder of God's requirements.
Ps. 51:7; 24:3, 4.
7.
Solomon's description of a virtuous
wife and mother. Prov. 31:10-12,
20, 27-29.
8.
Ruth preserved by her devotion.
Ruth 1:16.
Ill. Integrity in the Family
9.
Jesus' pronouncement on marriage.
Matt. 19:4-6.
10.
Relationship between husband and
wife. Eph. 5:22, 25.
11.
Children to honor their parents.
Eph. 6:1-3.
12.
Rules for harmony in the home.
Eph. 6:4; Prov. 6:20.
IV. Aspects of Pure Religion
13.
Pure religion defined. James 1:27.
14.
Admonitions for keeping the life
pure. Col. 3:5; Rom. 8:12-14.
15.
Guarding our influence. 1 Thess.
5:22.
Key Thought:
"We need a constant sense of the en-
nobling power of pure thoughts. The only
security for any soul is right thinking."-
The Ministry of Healing,
page 491.
THE LESSON
is defiled, and the tempter has triumphed."
-Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 623.
"To a great degree the experiences of life
are the fruition of our own thoughts and
deeds."-Education,
page 146.
2.
What should deter the Christian
believer from compromise with evil?
Hab. 1:13, first part; Gen. 16:13.
Introduction
True morality is more than outward re-
spectability. It involves the thoughts and
attitudes of the mind as well as public de-
corum and social relationships. The pure in
heart will be pure in conversation, honest in
dealing with others, and zealous in opposing
every form of evil. The prevailing licentious-
ness of the age, flaunted at us from palaces
of vice, from books and magazines, from
stage and screen, should be a challenge to
every Christian who loves his Lord to "gird
up the loins" of his mind that the citadel of
his soul may not be invaded by evil.
Guarding the Soul Against Evil
1. What is the source of morality
and purity of conduct? Titus 1:15;
Prov. 15:26; Matt. 15:19.
NoTE.-"The thoughts of the heart are
discerned of God. When impure thoughts
are cherished, they need not be expressed
by word or act to consummate the sin and
bring the soul into condemnation. Its purity
NOTE.
-"As
a shield from temptation and
an inspiration to purity and truth, no other
influence can equal the sense of God's pres-
ence. 'All things are naked and opened unto
the eyes of Him with whom we have to
do.'
"-Education,
page 255.
3.
What is the natural condition of
the human heart? Jer. 17:9.
NOTE.
-"We
must search the Scriptures
with humble hearts, trembling at the word
of the Lord, if we would not be in any way
deceived in regard to our true character....
As Christians we are less thorough in self-
examination than in anything else; it is no
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wonder, then, that we make such slow ad-
vancement in understanding
self."—Testi-
monies, vol.
5, pp. 332, 333.
4.
What, then, will keep us from
the sin of impurity? Prov. 4:23; Phil.
4:8. For what should we pray? Ps.
51:10.
NOTE.—" 'Man looketh on the outward
appearance, but the Lord looketh on the
heart,' the human heart, with its conflicting
emotions of joy and sorrow, the wandering,
wayward heart, which is the abode of so
much impurity and deceit. He knows its
motives, its very intents and purposes. Go
to Him with your soul all stained as it is.
Like the psalmist, throw its chambers open
to the all-seeing eye, exclaiming, 'Search me,
0 God, and know my heart: try me, and
know my thoughts: and see if there be any
wicked way in me, and lead me in the way
everlasting.'
"—Steps to Christ,
page 39.
Lessons From the Past
5.
What was Joseph's reply to
temptation in the house of Potiphar?
Gen. 39:9, last part.
NoTE.—"The love and fear of God kept
Joseph pure and untarnished in the king's
court. . . . He showed the same sacred re-
gard for God's will when he stood next the
throne as when in a prisoner's cell. Joseph
carried his religion everywhere, and this
was the secret of his unwavering fidelity."—
Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 544.
6.
How did David acknowledge
his sin, and what solemn reminder of
God's requirements has he left us?
Ps. 51.;7; 24:3, 4.
NoTE.—"David's repentance was sincere
and deep. There was no effort to palliate
his crime. No desire to escape the judgments
threatened, inspired his prayer. But he saw
the enormity of his transgression against
God; he saw the defilement of his soul; he
loathed his sin. It was not for pardon only
'JOSEPH CARRIED HIS RELIGION EVERYWHERE!'
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that he prayed, but for purity of heart.
David did not in despair give over the strug-
gle. In the promises of God to repentant
sinners, he saw the evidence of his pardon
and acceptance."—Patriarchs
and Prophets,
page 725.
7.
What was the mature observa-
tion of Solomon regarding a success-
ful wife and mother? Prov. 31:10-12,
20, 27-29.
NoTE.—"Human love should draw its
closest bonds from divine love. Only where
Christ reigns can there be deep, true, un-
selfish affection."—The
Ministry of Healing,
page 358.
"Around every family there is a sacred
circle that should be kept unbroken. Within
this circle no other person has a right to
come. Let not the husband or the wife per-
mit another to share the confidences that
belong solely to themselves."—Ibid., p. 361.
8.
What resolution preserved Ruth
in the land of her adoption? Ruth
1:16.
NoTE.—"To the great principle of love
and loyalty to God, the Father of all, the
principle of filial love and obedience is
closely related. Contempt for parental au-
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thority will soon lead to contempt for the
authority of
God."—Patriarchs and Proph-
ets,
page 337.
Integrity in the Family
9.
How did Jesus emphasize the
sacred nature of marriage? Matt. 19:
4-6.
NoTE.—"When the divine principles are
recognized and obeyed in this relation, mar-
riage is a blessing; it guards the purity and
happiness of the race, it provides for man's
social needs, it elevates the physical, the
intellectual, and the moral
nature."—Patri-
archs and Prophets,
page 46.
10.
How tender should be the rela-
tionship between husband and wife?
Eph. 5:22, 25.
11.
What promise is made to chil-
dren who honor their parents? Eph.
6:1-3. See Prov. 20:11.
NoTE.—"Jesus did not ignore His relation
to His earthly parents. . . . For eighteen
years after He had recognized that He was
the Son of God, He acknowledged the tie
that bound Him to the home at Nazareth,
and performed the duties of a
son."—The
Desire of Ages,
page 82.
12.
How may happy harmony in
the home be maintained? Eph. 6:4;
Prov. 6:20.
NoTE.—"Fathers and mothers, however
pressing your business, do not fail to gather
your family around God's altar. Ask for the
guardianship of holy angels in your home.
Remember that your dear ones are exposed
to temptations. Daily annoyances beset the
path of young and old. Those who would
live patient, loving, cheerful lives must
pray. . . .
"Home should be a place where cheerful-
nesscourtesy, and love abide; and where
these graces dwell, there will abide happiness
and peace."—The
Ministry of Healing,
page
393.
Aspects of Pure Religion
13.
How is pure religion defined?
James 1:27.
14.
What is necessary in maintain-
ing inward purity of mind and heart?
Col. 3:5; Rom. 8:12-14.
NOTE.-"A
terrible picture of the condi-
tion of the world has been presented before
me. Immorality abounds everywhere. Li-
centiousness is the special sin of this age.
Never did vice lift its deformed head with
such boldness as
now."—Testimonies, vol.
2,
p. 346.
"Choose poverty, reproach, separation
from friends, or any suffering rather than
to defile the soul with sin. Death before
dishonor or the transgression of God's law
should be the motto of every Christian."—
Testimonies, vol.
5, p. 147.
15.
How should we guard our
Christian influence? 1 Thess. 5:22.
NOTE.-"A
faithful record is kept of the
acts of the children of men. Nothing can be
concealed from the eye of the high and holy
One."—Testimonies, vol.
1, p. 336.
"It is Satan's studied plan to make the
workers weak in prayer, weak in power, and
weak in influence. . . . We . . . must be
united in frowning down and condemning
everything that bears the least approach to
evil."—Testimonies, vol.
5, p. 592.
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Lesson 7, for February 16, 1957
Patience and Forbearance
MEMORY VERSE:
"Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power,
unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness." Col. 1:11.
STUDY HELPS:
"Gospel Workers," pages 475-480; "Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 331-
336; "Christ's Object Lessons," pages 243-251; Lesson Help
in
"Review and
Herald" for January 31.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-
son, following the outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction;
Ques.
1-4.
Monday: Ques. 5-8; read first
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 9-12; read sec-
ond Study Help.
Check Here
Wednesday: Ques.
13, 14;
read
third Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;
learn Memory Verse; read
fourth Study Help.
Friday: Review Ques. 9-14;
meditate on Key Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. Christ the Patient Sufferer
1.
As a lamb to the slaughter. Isa. 53:7.
2.
Jesus comforts His disciples. John
16:33.
3.
Following the Master. Rom. 15:5;
Col. 1 : 10, 11.
4.
Spirit of Paul's counsel. 2 Cor. 10:1.
The School of Discipline
5.
How to develop patience. Heb. 12:
5-7; Rom. 5:3.
6.
The experience of Moses. Heb. 11:
24-27.
7.
David's testimony in trial. Ps. 40:
1-3; 94:12.
8.
Job's resolution in affliction. Job
40:3, 4.
III. The Practice of Patience
9.
Patience an active virtue. 1 Thess.
5:14, 15.
10.
Advice to Timothy applicable to-
day. 2 Tim. 2:24, 25.
11.
Sanctified speech and influence. Ti-
tus 3:2 ; Prov. 15:1.
12.
Fortitude among brethren. Rom.
12:16; Col. 3:13.
IV. The Hope of the Church
13.
Harmony among brethren. Eph. 4:
2, 3 ; 2 Thess. 3:5.
14.
Patience until coming of the Lord.
Heb. 10:35-37; James 5:7, 8.
Key Thought:
"A Christian must have a sanctified ten-
derness and love, in which there is no im-
patience or fretfulness."-Testimonies, vol.
5, p.335.
THE LESSON
less and thankless people, all arise out of that
inward strength of the soul we recognize as
patience. Moses exemplified the grace in the
midst of the disobedience and unfaithfulness
of God's chosen people. Jesus gave us a ma-
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Introduction
The outward graces of gentleness to the
rude, of noble tolerance in fretful circum-
stances, and of forbearance toward thought-
jestic example of it in His forgiveness of
those who hated Him, leaving us that coun-
sel of His loving heart, "Love your enemies,
bless them that curse you, do good to them
that hate you, and pray for them which de-
spitefully use you." Matt. 5:44. Surely the
stress of modern living demands a special
watchfulness against annoyances that spoil
our equanimity of temper.
Christ the Patient Sufferer
1.
What figure did Isaiah use in
describing Christ as the patient suf-
ferer? Isa. 53:7.
NoTE.—"The priests and rulers, in great
anxiety, urged their accusations against
Him. Raising their voices, they declared,
He is a traitor, a blasphemer. . . . But no
sign from Jesus gave evidence that He heard
a word."—The
Desire of Ages,
page 730.
"Christ's very nobility and godlike bear-
ing goaded them to madness. His meekness,
His innocence, His majestic patience, filled
them with hatred born of Satan."—/bid.,
p. 710.
2.
With what words did Jesus con-
sole His disciples concerning their
future trials? John 16:33.
NOTE.—"The trials to which Christians
are subjected in sorrow, adversity, and re-
proach are the means appointed of God to
separate the chaff from the
wheat."—Testi-
monies,
vol. 3, p. 115.
"The trials hardest to bear are those that
come from our brethren, our own familiar
friends; but even these trials
.
may be borne
with patience."—/bid., vol. 8, p. 128.
3.
How are we encouraged to fol-
low the example of Jesus in patience?
Rom. 15:5; Col. 1:10, 11.
NoTE.—The marginal reading of "accord-
ing to Christ Jesus" is "after the example
of."
4.
In what spirit did Paul wish his
counsels to be expressed and under-
stood? 2 Cor. 10:1.
NOTE.—"Paul
'
s patience and cheerfulness
during his long and unjust imprisonment,
his courage and faith, were a continual ser-
mon. His spirit, so unlike the spirit of the
world, bore witness that a power higher
than that of earth was abiding with him."—
The Acts of the Apostles,
page 464.
The School of Discipline
5.
How has God designed that we
should develop patience? Heb. 12:5-7;
Rom. 5:3.
NOTE.—"God has a purpose
in
sending
trial to His children. He never leads them
otherwise than they would choose to be led
if they could see the end from the beginning,
and discern the glory of the purpose that
they are fulfilling."—Prophets
and Kings,
page 578.
6.
What experience developed pa-
tience and forbearance in Moses?
Heb. 11:24-27.
NOTE.—"It was the experience gained
during the years of toil and waiting in
Midian,—the spirit of humility and long-
suffering there developed,—that prepared
Moses to meet with patience the unbelief
and murmuring of the people, and the pride
and envy of those who should have been
his unswerving
helpers."—Patriarchs and
Prophets,
page 384.
7.
What was David's testimony in
the face of deep trial? Ps. 40:1-3.
Whom did he call blessed? Ps. 94:12.
8.
Rather than complain to the
Lord in his affliction, what did Job
say he would do? Job 40:3, 4.
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" PATIENCE AS WELL AS
COURAGE
HAS ITS VICTORIES."
,ors-
NOTE.—"By
his patient endurance he
vindicated his own character, and thus the
character of Him whose representative he
was."—Education,
page 156.
The Practice of Patience
9.
How may patience become an-
active virtue? 1 Thess. 5:14,
15.
NoTE.—"Patience as well as courage has
its victories. By meekness under trial, no less
than by boldness in enterprise, souls may be
won to Christ. The Christian who manifests
patience and cheerfulness under bereave..
ment and suffering, who meets even death.
,
itself with the peace and calmness of an
unwavering faith, may accomplish for the
gospel more than he could have effected bye
a long life of faithful labor."—The
Acts of
the Apostles,
page 465.
10.
What admonition to Timothy
is applicable to every Christian? 2
Tim. 2:24, 25.
NOTE.—"Those
who are walking in the
light can afford to be calm, gentle with the
erring, 'apt to teach,' making manifest the
fact that they have asked and received wis-
dom of
God."—Testimonies to Ministers,
pages 164, 165.
11.
How will patience sanctify our
speech and our influence? Titus 3:2;
Prov. 15:1.
NOTE.—"Do
all that lies in your power,
without the sacrifice of principle, to con-
ciliate others. .
"If impatient words are spoken to you,
never reply in the same spirit. . . . Anger
met with silence, in a tender, forbearing
spirit, quickly dies away."—The
Ministry
of Healing,
page 486.
12.
What attitude of mind will re-
sult in patient forbearance among
brethren? Rom. 12:16; Col. 3:13.
NOTE.—"Do not let anything interpose
between you and your brethren. If there is
anything that you can do by sacrifice to
clear away the rubbish of suspicion, do it.
God wants us to love one another as breth-
ren. He wants us to be pitiful and courteous.
He wants us to educate ourselves to believe
that our brethren love us, and to believe
that Christ loves
us."—Testimonies, vol.
9,
p. 193.
The Hope of the Church
13.
How can harmony in the
church be preserved? Eph. 4:2, 3;
2 Thess. 3:5.
NOTE.—"Christ designs that heaven's or-
der, heaven's plan of government, heaven's
divine harmony, shall be represented in His
church on earth."—The
Desire of Agee,
page
680.
"The apostle exhorts his brethren to
manifest in their lives 'the power of the truth
which he had presented to them. By meek-
ness and gentleness, forbearance and love,
they were to exemplify the character of
Christ."—Testimonies, vol.
5, p.
239.
14.
In view of the soon coming of
the Saviour, of what are we reminded?
Heb. 10:35-37; James 5:7, 8.
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NOTE.
-"Let the afflictions which pain us
so grievously become instructive lessons,
teaching us to press forward toward the
mark of the prize of our high calling in
Christ. Let us be encouraged by the thought
that the Lord is soon to come. Let this hope
gladden our hearts. . . . It will not be long
till we shall see Him in whom our hopes of
eternal life are centered. And in His pres-
ence, all the trials and sufferings of this life
will be as nothingness."-Testimonies, vol.
9, p. 287.
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Lesson 8, for February 23, 1957
Meekness and Humility
MEMORY VERSE:
"Be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God
resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." 1 Peter 5:5.
STUDY HELPS:
"The Desire of Ages," pages 432-442, 642-651; "Prophets and
Kings," pages 25-32; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for February 7.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-
son, following the outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction;
Ques. 1-3.
Monday: Ques.
4-7;
read first
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 8-10; read sec-
Check Here
and Study Help.
Wednesday: Ques.
11-14;
read
third Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-7;
learn Memory Verse.
Friday: Review Ques. 8-14;
meditate on Key Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. The Divine Example
1.
The humility of Jesus.
Phil.
2:6-8;
Heb. 5:8.
2.
Pride of the Pharisees in contrast.
Matt. 9:10-12.
3.
Jesus sets an example for His dis-
ciples. John 13:4, 5, 15.
II. The Master's Teachings
4.
Who is greatest in the kingdom of
heaven? Matt. 18:2-4.
5.
Jesus rebukes vainglory of the
Pharisees. Matt. 23:5-7.
6.
Mark of Christian brotherhood.
Matt. 23:8-12.
7.
The parable of the wedding supper.
Luke 14:7-11.
III. Old Testament Object Lessons
8. God's mercy to King Ahab. 1 Kings
21:27-29.
9.
Solomon's humble prayer for wis-
dom rewarded. 1 Kings 3:5-14.
10.
Josiah's humility averts punish-
ment. 2 Chron. 34:26-28.
IV. New Testament Admonitions
11.
Secret of Paul's success as a laborer
for God. Phil. 4:12; 1 Cor. 9:19-
23.
12.
Paul's exhortation to humility and
unity. Phil. 2:3, 4.
13.
Peter's exhortation to the church.
1 Peter 5:5, 6.
14.
James points the way of favor with
God. James 4:6, 10.
Key Thought:
"The strength of the children of God is
in their humility. When they are little in
their own eyes, Jesus will be to them their
strength and their righteousness, and God
will prosper their
labors."-Testimonies,
vol.
3, p.307.
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THE LESSON
nized the dignity of humanity."—The
De-
sire of Ages,
page 274.
"But although the Pharisees thought so
highly of themselves, they were really in a
worse condition than the ones they despised.
The publicans were less bigoted and self-
sufficient, and thus were more open to the
influence of truth."—/bid., p. 275.
3. What example of humble serv-
ice rebuked the ambition for eminence
among the disciples? John 13:4, 5, 15.
Introduction
Self-sufficiency gives, rise to vanity and
pride that frequently results in an offensive
self-praise. How to be aggressive in the
work of God without rudely clamoring for
the adoption of our own ideas and belittling
other men's plans requires frequent contem-
plation of the humble spirit of the Master
Workman as He went about doing good. He
was never elated by applause nor dejected
by censure. His self-abasement was not a
passive meekness that let men beguile Him
into compromise with evil, but an active
humility that exalted the dignity of His
character. His example and that of His wit-
nesses in all ages afford a pattern for our
study in this lesson.
The Divine Example
1.
How is the humility of Christ
described? Phil. 2:6-8; Heb. 5:8.
NoTE.—"It was the marvel of all the
universe that Christ should humble Himself
to save fallen man. That He who had passed
from star to star, from world to world,
superintending all, by His providence sup-
plying the needs of every order of being in
His vast creation,—that He should consent
to leave His glory and take upon Himself
human nature, was a mystery which the
sinless intelligences of other worlds desired
to understand."—Patriarchs
and Prophets,
page 69.
"It would have been an almost infinite
humiliation for the Son of God to take
man's nature, even when Adam stood in his
innocence in Eden. But Jesus accepted hu-
manity when the race had been weakened by
four thousand years of
sin."—The Desire of
Ages,
page 49.
2.
How did the pride of the Phari-
sees contrast with the meekness of
Jesus? Matt. 9:10-12.
NOTE.—"Jesus sat as an honored guest
at
the table of the publicans, by His sympathy
and social kindliness showing that He recog-
NOTE.—"There was 'a strife among them,
which of them should be accounted the
greatest.' . . . In heart each still longed
for the highest place in the kingdom. . . .
Judas, in choosing his position at table, had
tried to place himself first, and Christ as a
servant served him first."—The
Desire of
Ages,
pages 643-645.
"Christ would have His disciples under-
stand that although He had washed their
feet, this did not in the least detract from
His dignity. . . . No one was so exalted as
Christ, and yet He stooped to the humblest
duty."-Ibid.,
p. 649.
The Master's Teachings
4.
Who did the Saviour say should
be greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Matt. 18:2-4.
NOTE.—"Christ will not undertake to
teach the self-righteous self-conceited, and
self-willed. . . . It is only the meek, that He
will guide in judgment; the meek will He
teach His
way."—Testimonies,vol.3,
p.
449.
5.
How did Jesus describe the vain-
glory of the Pharisees? Matt. 23:5-7.
NoTE.—"In such plain words the Saviour
revealed the selfish ambition that was ever
reaching for place and power, displaying a
mock humility, while the heart was filled
with avarice and
envy."—The Desire of
Ages,
page 613.
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THE WISE KING PRAYED:" I AM BUT A
LITTLE CHILD.
0
TRUE GREATNESS
ACKNOWLEDGES ITS NEED.
6.
What attitude of mind and prin
ciple of conduct will mark true Chris
tian brotherhood? Matt. 23:8-12.
NoTE.—"Among the peculiarities which
should distinguish God's people from the
world in these last days, is their humility
and meekness. . . . Instead of being am-
bitious, to be equal to another in honor and
position
'
or perhaps even higher, we should
seek to be the humble, faithful servants of
Christ."—Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 226.
7.
In what parable did Jesus illus-
trate the wisdom of humility? Luke
14:7-11.
Old Testament Object Lessons
8.
Why did God defer punishment
on the house of Ahab? 1 Kings 21:27-
29.
NOTE.—The apostasy of Ahab was un-
paralleled among all the kings of Israel. The
record tells us, "There was none like unto
Ahab, which did sell himself to work wick-
edness in the sight of the Lord." 1 Kings
21:25. How wonderfully gracious, then,
was the mercy. of God in acknowledging so
quickly the evidences of his humility. "The
very first reaching out of the heart after God
is known to Him. Never a prayer is offered,
however faltering, never a tear is shed, how-
ever secret, never a sincere desire after God
is cherished, however feeble, but the Spirit
of God goes forth to meet
it."—Christ's
Object Lessons,
page 206.
9.
What humble confession did
Solomon make in the ' dream God
gave him, and how was he rewarded?
1 Kings 3:5-14.
NOTE.—"The language, used by Solomon
while praying to God before the ancient al-
tar at Gibeon, reveals his humility and his
strong desire to honor God. . . . Solomon
was never so rich or so wise or so truly great
as when he confessed, 'I am but a little
child: I know not how to go out or come
in.'
"—Prophets and Kings,
page 30.
10.
How might Josiah have escaped
the evil that was decreed against an
offending Judah? 2 Chron. 34:26-28.
NoTE.—Because Josiah did not stead-
fastly continue in his spirit of humility and
obedience to God, God could not fulfill His
promises to him, and he was killed in bat-
tle. Read 2 Chron. 35:20-24.
New Testament Admonitions
11.
What was one important rea-
son for Paul's success as a laborer for
God? Phil. 4:12, first part; 1 Cor.
9:19-23.
12.
What exhortation did Paul give
to promote harmony in the church?
Phil. 2:3, 4.
NOTE.—"Vainglory,
selfish ambition, is
the rock upon which many souls have
been wrecked and many churches rendered
powerless. Those who know least of de-
votion, who are least connected with God,
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are the ones who will most eagerly seek the
highest place.... The soul that is constantly
looking unto Jesus will see His self-denying
love and deep humility, and will copy His
example."—Testimonies, vol.
5, pp. 174, 175.
13. How does Peter show the im-
portance of true humility? 1 Peter
5:5, 6.
NOTE.—One cannot be clothed with hu-
mility while wearing the cloak of pride,
nor can God strip him for effective service
who wears an armor of self-sufficiency. The
really humble person gees his relationship to
God and to others about him in the true
perspective of 'cl6.r spiritual underitaridirig:
All too often it is a late-flowering virtue in
Christian experience,
14. How_ does James show the way
of humble submission to be the way
of favor with God? James 4:6, 10.
NOTE.—"When the Spirit of God, with its
marvelous awakening power, touches the
soul, it abases human pride. Worldly pleas-
ure and position and power are seen to
be
worthless. . . . Then humility and self-
sacrificing love, so little valued among men,
are exalted as alone of worth."—The
Desire
of Ages,
page 135.
Lesson 9, for March 2, 1957
Reverence and Worship
MEMORY VERSE:
"Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let
us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence, and
godly fear." Heb. 12:28.
STUDY HELPS:
"Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 491-500; vol. 6, pp. 349-368; "The Min-
istry, of Healing," pages 458-466; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for
February
14.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-
son, following the outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction;
Ques. 1-4.
Monday: Ques. 5-7; read first
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 8-11; read sec-
ond Study Help.
Check Here
Wednesday: Ques. 12-15; read-.
third Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-7;
learn Memory Verse; ;read
foisrth
-
Study•Help.
Friday: Review Ques. 8-15:
meditate on Key Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. The Holy Character of God
1.
Declaration of God's character. Ex.
20:3-6.
2.
God's supreme attribute. 1 Peter 1:
15, 16; Lev. 19:2; 20:7, last part.
3.
God revealed to man. Matt. 11:27;
John 14:9.
4.
Invitation to worship God. Ps. 148:
11-13.
Ii. Reverence Commanded
5.
God's name is holy. Ps. 111:9; Ex.
20:7.
6.
The Sabbath is sacred. Ex. 20:8-11;
Ezek. 20:19, 20.
7.
Sanctuary to be revered. Ex. 25:8;
Isa. 56:7; Lev. 19:30.
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III. God's Presence Hallows Times
and Places
8.
Jacob at Bethel. Gen. 28:16-19.
9.
Paul on Mars' hill. Acts 17:24-27.
10.
Paul and Silas in prison. Acts 16:25,
26..
11.
Daniel in Babylon. Dan. 6:10.
IV. Worship Approved of Heaven
12. Basis of wisdom. Prov. 9:10.
13.
Conduct in the sanctuary. Hab. 2:
20; Eccl. 5:1; Ps. 95:6.
14.
Acceptable worship. Ps. 100:4; Col.
3:16; 1 Chron. 16:29.
15.
Assembling together. Heb. 10:25;
12:28.
Key Thought:
"Nothing that is sacred, nothing that per-
tains to the worship of God, should be
treated with carelessness or indifference."-
Testimonies, vol.
5, p. 491.
THE LESSON
and devotion? 1 Peter 1:15, 16; Lev.
19:2; 20:7, last part.
Introduction
Reverence for God, for His word and His
sanctuary, must be cultivated before there
can be any worship that is acceptable to
heaven. This attitude of mind and heart
should be inculcated in children by parents
and teachers who themselves have a love
for sacred things. "Those who desire their
children to love and reverence God, must
talk of His goodness, His majesty, and His
power, as revealed in His word and in the
works of creation."-Patriarchs
and Proph-
ets,
page 504. Let us remind ourselves that
a knowledge of the holy cannot be experi-
enced or maintained with unopened Bibles,
absence from the place of worship, or care-
lessness in our personal devotion.
' The Holy Character of God
1. What solemn declaration did
God make in the first two command-
ments of the Decalogue? Ex. 20:3-6.
3.
How has God's holy character
been revealed to man? Matt. 11:27;
John 14:9.
NOTE.
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"Christ
came to the earth to re-
veal to men the character of His Father."
Patriarchs and Prophets;
page 469.
"All that man needs to know or can know
of God has been revealed in the life and
character of His
Son."-Testimonies,
vol. 8,
p. 286.
4.
To whom and to how many is
the invitation given to worship God
for His great glory? Ps. 148:11-13.
Reverence Commanded
NorE.-"Jehovah, the eternal, self-exist-
ent, uncreated One, Himself the source and
sustainer of all, is alone entitled to supreme
reverence and worship. Man is forbidden
to give to any other object the first place in
his affections or his service. Whatever we
cherish that tends to lessen our love for God
or to interfere with the service due Him, of
that do we make a
god."-Patriarchs and
Prophets,
page 305.
2. What supreme attribute of God's
character should evoke our reverence
5. Why should we hallow God's
name? Ps. 111:9; Ex. 20:7.
NOTE.
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"We
are never in any manner to
treat lightly the titles or appellations of the
Deity. . . .
"This name is hallowed by the angels
of heaven, by the inhabitants of unfallen
worlds. When you pray, 'Hallowed be Thy
name,' you ask that it may be hallowed in
this world, hallowed in
you."-Thoughts
From the Mount of Blessing,
pages 157, 158.
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ARE THERE ,MOMENTS IN OUR. LIFE
WHEN WE COULD ERECT A MONUMENT
BECAUSE WE FEEL SODS PRESENCE NEAR?
6. What makes the Sabbath
uniquely sacred to God's people? Ex.
20:8-11; Ezek. 20:19, 20.
NOTE.—"To those who reverence His holy
day the Sabbath is a sign that God recog-
nizes them as His chosen people. It is a
pledge that He will fulfill to them His cove-
nant. Every soul who accepts the sign of
God's government places himself under
the divine, everlasting covenant. He fastens
himself to the golden chain of obedience,
every link of which is a
promise."—Testimo-
nies,
vol. 6, p. 350.
7.
Why is reverence required in
the house of God? Ex. 25:8; Isa. 56:7;
Lev. 19:30.
NOTE.—"To the humble, believing soul,
the house of God on earth is the gate of
heaven. The song of praise, the prayer, the
words spoken by Christ's representatives,
are God's appointed agencies to prepare a
people for the church
above."—Testimonies,
vol. 5,
p. 491.
God's Presence Hallows Times
and Places
8.
Realizing God had visited him,
how did Jacob show his devotion?
Gen. 28:16-19.
NOTE.—"Jacob's statement is not evi-
dence, as some commentators suggest, that
Jacob conceived of God as appearing only at
certain consecrated places. . . . It is, rather,
an expression of his surprise and joy upon
finding that whereas he had imagined him-
self alone, he was in reality in the very com-
pany of
God."—The Seventh-day Adventist
Bible Commentary, vol.
1, p. 382.
ATTENTION, SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHERS!
Are you using the Teacher's Edition of the "Sabbath School
Lesson Quarterly"? If not, you should ask your Sabbath-school
secretary to secure it for you. You will find it a great help in the
preparation of your lesson as well as in teaching, for every other
page in the quarterly is blank, thus giving space on which to
write out answers to questions, notes, or special comments to use
in class. It has been provided in response to requests from many
teachers. It is designed to help you, but it cannot help you if you
do not use it. Try it!
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9.
Of what did Paul remind the
Athenians in his address on Mars'
hill? . Acts 17:24-27.
NOTE.—"Although God dwells not in
temples made with hands, yet He honors
with His presence the assemblies of His peo-
ple. He has promised that when they come
together to seek Him, to acknowledge their
sins, and to pray for one another, He will
meet with them by His
Spirit."—Prophets
and Kings,
page 50.
10.
How did God reward the de-
votion of Paul and Silas in the Philip-
pian prison? Acts 16:25, 26.
Nora.—"Christ was beside them there,
and the light of His presence irradiated the
gloom with the glory of the courts above."
—Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing,
pages 57, 58.
11.
Confronted with the decree to
yield to false worship, what did Dan-
iel do? Dan. 6:10.
NOTE.—"Daniel's history is a remarkable
one. . . . He was condemned to death be-
cause he would not abate one jot of his
allegiance to God even in the face of the
king's decree. It might, at this day, be called
overrighteousness to go, as was his wont,
three times a clay and kneel before the open
window for prayer while he knew that pry-
ing eyes were observing him; ... but Daniel
would allow no earthly power to come in
between him and his
God."—Testimonies,
vol. 5, p. 527.
Worship Approved of Heaven
12.
What is the basis of wisdom
and understanding? Prov. 9:10.
NOTE.—"It is a law of the mind that it
gradually adapts itself to the subjects upon
which it is trained to dwell. If occupied
with commonplace matters only, it will be-
come dwarfed and enfeebled. . . . In the
reverent contemplation of the truths pre-
sented in His word, the mind of the student
is brought into communion with the infinite
mind."—Patriarchs and Prophets,
page 596.
13.
What instruction is given re-
specting conduct in the sanctuary?
Hab. 2:20; Eccl. 5:1; Ps. 95:6.
NOTE.—"True reverence for God is
in-
spired
by a sense of His infinite greatness
and a realization of His presence. . . . The
hour and place of prayer and the services of
public worship the child should be taught to
regard as sacred because God is there."—
Education,
pages 242, 243.
14.
What exercises are acceptable
to God as expressions of worship?
Ps. 100:4; Col. 3:16; 1 Chron. 16:29.
NOTE.—"When consecrated believers as-
semble, their conversation will not be upon
the imperfections of others or savor of mur-
muring or complaint; charity, or love, the
bond of perfectness, will encircle them."—
Testimonies, vol.
1, p. 509.
"The freewill offerings of the humble,
contrite heart He will receive . . . as the
sacrifice of grateful
obedience."—Testimo-
nies,
vol. 2, p. 653.
15.
What counsel to the Hebrews
has particular application to the
church today? Heb. 10:25; 12:28.
NOTE.—"Never entertain the thought that
you can be Christians and yet withdraw
within yourselves. Each one is a part of the
great web of ,humanity, and the nature and
quality of your experience will be largely
determined by the experiences of those with
whom you associate. Jesus says: 'Where
two or three are gathered together in My
name, there am I in the midst.' Matthew
18:20. Then let us not forsake the assem-
bling of ourselves together, as the manner of
some is; but exhort one another; and so
much the more, as we see the day approach-
ing."—Testimonies, vol.
7, page 190.
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Lesson 10, for March 9, 1957
Diligence and Industry
MEMORY VERSE: "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for
there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither
thou goest." Eccl. 9:10.
LESSON HELPS: "Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 178-182; "The Acts of the Apostles,"
pages 346-358; "Counsels to Teachers," pages 273-280; Lesson Help in "Re-
view and Herald" for February 21.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Read Intro-
duction; survey lesson, follow-
ing the outline.
Sunday: Ques. 1-4; read first
Study Help.
Monday: Ques. 5-8; read second
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 9-12; read third
Study Help.
Wednesday: Ques. 13, 14; learn
Memory Verse; --reacL-fotrrth
-Ste -dr-Mel p.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8.
Friday: Review Ques. 9-14;
meditate on Key Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. Benefits of Honest Labor
1.
God's decree on Adam. Gen. 3:19.
2.
Blessings on the faithful toiler. Ps.
128:1, 2.
3.
Lot of the laboring man. Eccl. 5:12.
4.
Result of diligence. Prov.. 10:4.
II. Christ's Example and Teaching
5.
Jesus' occupation. Matt. 13:55;
Mark 6:3.
6.
Balance between labor and rest.
Mark 6:31.
7.
Invitation to the toilworn and
heavy-laden. Matt. 11:28.
8.
Strive for values beyond wages.
John 6:27.
III. Paul's Pattern and Counsel
9.
Paul's method of self-support. 1
Cor. 4:11, 12.
10.
Paul's counsel to Thessalonian be-
lievers. 2 Thess. 3:10, 11.
11.
Motive in labor. Col. 3 :22, 23.
12.
Work to be approved of God. 2 Tim.
2:15.
IV. Diligence Commended
13.
Characteristic of successful leaders.
Prov. 22:29.
14.
Each day's tasks to be done thor-
oughly. Eccl. 9:10; 12:14.
Key Thought:
"Those who recognize science in the hum-
blest work, will see in it nobility and beauty,
and will take pleasure in performing it with
faithfulness and efficiency."-Counsels
to
Teachers,
page 273.
Introduction
THE LESSON
an old-fashioned virtue that is becoming
obscured today by a growing indolence that
demands shorter working hours and more
leisure for personal pleasure. It is with the
conviction that pure religion and conscien-
tious labor go hand in hand that this lesson
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Much counsel has come to us emphasiz-
ing the need for bringing moral principles
into our everyday work. Honest and thor-
ough labor, whether physical or mental, is
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it
JESUS
DID
GOO'S
SERVICE
"AT THE CARPENTER'S BENCH'
has been prepared. The lesson calls for a re-
emphasis of the joy and satisfaction in tasks
well done, of objectives realized through
perseverance and industry, of accomplish-
ments attained through cultivated skills and
fellowship with the Master Workman.
Benefits of Honest Labor
1.
Because of Adam's transgression,
what decree from God came upon the
human race? Gen. 3:19.
NoTE.—"The life of toil and care which
was henceforth to be man's lot was ap-
pointed in love. It was a discipline rendered
needful by his sin, to place a check upon the
indulgence of appetite and passion, to de-
velop habits of self-control. It was a part of
God's great plan for man's recovery from
the ruin and degradation of
sin."—Patri-
archs and Prophets,
page 60.
2.
What blessing is promised to
the faithful toiler? Ps. 128:1, 2.
NoTE.—"It was God's purpose to alle-
viate by toil the evil brought into the world
by man's disobedience. By toil the tempta-
tions of Satan might be made ineffectual, and
the tide of evil stayed. And though attended
with anxiety, weariness, and pain, labor is
still a source of happiness and develop-
ment, and a safeguard against temptation."
—Counsels to Teachers,
page 274.
3.
How is the laboring man's lot
compared with that of a rich man?
Eccl. 5:12.
NOTE.—"Those
who are always busy, and
go cheerfully about the performance of their
daily tasks, are the most happy and healthy.
The rest and composure of night brings to
their wearied frames unbroken slumber. The
Lord knew what was for man's happiness
when He gave him work to
do."—Testimo-
nies, vol. 2,
p. 529.
4.
How does the lot of the diligent
contrast with that of the slothful?
Prov. 10:4.
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NOTE.—"The persevering and industrious
are not only happy themselves, but they
contribute largely to the happiness of others.
Competency and comfort are not ordinarily
attained except at the price of earnest
indus-
try."—Testimonies,
vol. 5, p. 180.
Christ's Example and Teaching
5.
What was the occupation of
Jesus before He began His public
ministry? Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3.
Nora.—"Jesus is our example. . . . He
lived to please, honor, and glorify His Fa-
ther in the common things of life. His work
began in consecrating the lowly trade of the
craftsmen who toil for their daily bread. He
was doing God's service just as much when
laboring at the carpenter's bench as when
working miracles for the multitude."—The
Desire of Ages,
page 74.
6.
How did Jesus teach the dis-
ciples proper balance between labor
and rest? Mark 6:31.
NOTE.—"Christ's
words of compassion are
spoken to His workers today just as surely
as they were spoken to His disciples. . . . It
is not wise to be always under the strain of
work and excitement, even in ministering to
men's spiritual
needs."—The Desire of Ages,
page 362.
"Let the laborer carefully husband his
strength, and when wearied with toil, let him
turn aside and commune with
Jesus."—Gos-
pd Workers,
page 245.
7.
What invitation of the Saviour
shows His sympathy for the careworn
toilers of the earth? Matt. 11:28.
NOTE.—"In these words Christ is speaking
to every human being. Whether they know
it or not, all are weary and heavy-laden. All
are weighed down with burdens that only
Christ can remove. .. . He invites us to cast
all our care upon Him; for He carries us
upon His heart."—The
Desire of Ages,
pages
328, 329.
8.
Beyond earthly security and the
reward of toil, for what should we
strive? John 6:27. Compare Prov.
23:4, 5.
NOTE.—"The prayer for daily bread in-
cludes not only food to sustain the body, but
that spiritual bread which will nourish the
soul unto life everlasting."—Thoughts
From
the Mount of Blessing,
page 164.
"Christ presents to us something higher to
toil for than merely what we shall eat, and
what we shall drink, and wherewithal we
shall be
clothed."—Testimonies, vol. 3,
p.
164.
Paul's Pattern and Counsel
9.
In what spirit and manner did
Paul support himself in the work of
the Lord? 1 Cor. 4:11, 12.
NOTE.—"Before he became a disciple of
Christ, Paul had occupied a high position,
and was not dependent upon manual labor
for support. But afterward, when he had
used all his means in furthering the cause of
Christ, he resorted at times to his trade to
gain a livelihood."—The
Acts of the Apos-
tles,
page 347.
10.
Of what did Paul remind the
believers at Thessalonica? 2 Thess.
3:10, 11.
11.
How diligently, and with what
motive, should all labor and service
be performed? Col. 3:22, 23.
NOTE.—"The humble, common duties of
life are all to be performed with fidelity;
`heartily,' says the apostle, 'as to the Lord.'
Whatever our department of labor, be it
housework or field work or intellectual
pursuits, we may perform it to the glory of
God so long as we make Christ first and last
and best in
everything."—Testimonies, vol.
5, p. 459.
12.
What counsel to Timothy
should be heeded by all believers
today? 2 Tim. 2:15. Compare Rom.
12:11.
NOTE.—"None can know what may be
God's purpose in His discipline; but all may
be certain that faithfulness in little things
is the evidence of fitness for greater responsi-
bilities. Every act of life is a revelation of
character, and he only who in small duties
proves himself 'a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed,' will be honored by God with,
weightier
trusts."—Education,
page 61.
Diligence Commended
13.
What characteristic leads to ad-
vancement, even in the world's work?
Prov. 22:29.
14.
In view of the brevity of life,
how should each day's tasks be per-
formed? Eccl. 9:10; 12:14.
NOTE.—"We are to look upon every duty,
however humble, as sacred because it is a
part of God's service. Our daily prayer
should be, 'Lord, help me to do my best.
Teach me how to do better work. Give me
energy and cheerfulness. Help me to bring
into my service the loving ministry of the
Saviour.'
"—The Ministry of Healing,
page
474.
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Lesson 11, for March 16, 1957
Kindness and Sympathy
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MEMORY VERSE:
"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them
likewise." Luke 6:31.
STUDY HELPS:
"Christ's Object Lessons," pages 376-389, 243-251; "Testimonies,"
vol. 3, pp. 527-534; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for February 28.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: read Intro-
duction; survey lesson, follow-
ing the outline.
Sunday: Ques. 1-3; read first
Study Help.
Monday: Ques. 4-6; read second
Study Help.
Check Here
Tuesday: Ques. 7, 8; read third
Study Help.
Wednesday: Ques. 9-11; learn
Memory Verse.
Thursday: Ques. 12, 13; medi-
tate on Key Thought.
Friday: Review entire lesson.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. God's Loving-Kindness
1.
God's kindness and His covenant.
Isa. 54:6-10.
2.
Appeal of His great loving-kindness.
Joel 2:12, 13.
3.
Regenerating power of God's love.
Titus 3:3-6.
II. The Saviour's Compassion
4. Jesus commends quality of God's
mercy to His followers. Luke 6:
35, 36.
5. The active compassion of Jesus-
a.
To the multitudes. Matt. 14:14-
16.
b.
Toward children. Matt. 19:14.
c.
Toward His enemies. Luke 22:
50, 51.
6. Mutual helpfulness a Christian duty.
Matt. 22:39; Luke 10:27, 28.
III. Old and New Testament Examples
7.
Love of David and Jonathan. 1
Sam. 19:1-6.
8.
Paul's plea for Onesimus. Philemon
10, 16, 17.
IV. Exhortations to Brotherly Kindness
9.
Gracious virtues commended to the
elect. Col. 3:12, 13.
10.
Communion in the early church.
Rom. 12:10; Eph. 4:32.
11.
Steps to brotherly kindness and
charity. 2 Peter 1:5-7.
12.
Gracious speaking and the law of
kindness. Prov. 31:26.
13.
The golden rule. Matt. 7:12.
Key Thought:
"A kind, courteous Christian is the most
powerful argument that can be produced
in favor of Christianity."-Gospel
Workers,
page 122.
THE LESSON
Introduction
neighbor. It is an active and powerful prin-
ciple that provokes the true Christian to a
As is clear from this study, kindness is sense of responsibility in the presence of
more than a benign feeling toward our need. It is a self-sacrificing sympathy born
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of God's own love for us that makes us kin
to the poor and lowly and despised of earth.
It is the virtue that impels men beyond the
requirements of duty into a service of love
"that seeketh not her own." He who is
discourteous and unkind forfeits the joy of
the communion of saints.
God's Loving-Kindness
1.
Upon what enduring attribute of
His character has God pledged the
surety of His covenant? Isa. 54:6-10.
NOTE.—"AS the bow in the cloud results
from the union of sunshine and shower, so
the bow above God's throne represents the
union of His mercy and His justice."—Edu-
cation,
page 115.
"When man by his great wickedness in-
vites the divine judgments, the Saviour,
interceding with the Father in his behalf,
points to the bow in the clouds, to the
rainbow around the throne and above His
own head, as a token of the mercy of God
toward the repentant
sinner."—Patriarchs
and Prophets,
page 107.
2.
In view of the great loving-
kindness of the Saviour what is the
sinner exhorted to do? Joel 2:12, 13.
NoTE.—"As you see the enormity of sin,
as you see yourself as you really are, do not
give up to despair. It was sinners that Christ
came to save. We have not to reconcile
God to us, but—O wondrous love !—God in
Christ is 'reconciling the world unto Him-
self.' He is wooing by His tender love the
hearts of His erring children. No earthly
parent could be as patient with the faults
and mistakes of His children, as is God with
those He seeks to save. No one could plead
more tenderly with the transgressor. No
human lips ever poured out more tender
entreaties to the wanderer than does He.
All His promises, His warnings, are but the
breathing of unutterable
love."—Steps to
Christ,
page 40.
3.
What change is seen in the life
that yields itself to the kindness and
love of God? Titus 3:3-6.
NOTE.—"While we were yet unloving and
unlovely in character, 'hateful and hating
one another,' our heavenly Father had
mercy on us. . . . His love received, will
make us, in like mannner, kind and tender,
not merely toward those who please us, but
to the most faulty and erring and sinful.. ..
Even sinners whose hearts are not utterly
closed to God's Spirit, will respond to kind-
ness. . . . To be kind to the unthankful and
to the evil, to do good hoping for noth-
ing again, is the insignia of the royalty of
heaven."—Thoughts From the Mount of
Blessing,
page 115.
The Saviour's Compassion
4.
What standard of mercy did
Jesus commend to His followers?
Luke 6:35, 36.
NoTE.—"Taking humanity upon Him,
Christ came to be one with humanity and
at the same time to reveal our heavenly
Father to sinful human beings. . . .
"Tender, compassionate, sympathetic, ever
considerate of others, He represented the
character of God, and was constantly en-
gaged in service for God and
man."—Testi-
monies,
vol. 8, p. 286.
5.
How was the compassion of Je-
sus demonstrated
(a)
to the needy mul-
titudes? Matt. 14:14-16;
(b)
toward
children? Matt. 19:14;
(c)
toward His
enemies? Luke 22:50, 51.
NoTE.—"The people pressed into Christ's
presence with urgent, pitiful appeals: Mas-
ter, bless me. His ear heard every cry. With
pity exceeding that of a tender mother He
bent over the suffering little ones. All re-
ceived attention. Everyone was healed of
whatever disease he had. The dumb opened
their lips in praise; the blind beheld the face
of their Restorer. The hearts of the suffer-
ers were made glad."—The
Desire of Ages,
page 163.
6.
What commandment of the Sav-
iour makes mutual helpfulness a
Christian duty? Matt. 22:39; Luke
10:27, 28.
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COMMON ACTS OF KINDNESS ARE A
POWERFUL ARGUMENT FOR CHRISTIANITY.,,
NOTE.—"The
question arises: 'Who is my
neighbor?' His reply is the parable of the
good Samaritan, which teaches us that any
human being who needs our sympathy and
our kind offices is our
neighbor."—Testimo-
nies,
vol. 4, p. 226.
"If our hearts are softened and subdued
by the grace of Christ, and glowing with a
sense of God's goodness and love, there will
be a natural outflow of love, sympathy, and
tenderness to
others."—Testimonies, vol.
5,
p. 606.
Old and New Testament Examples
7.
In pleading for the life of Da-
vid, his rival to the throne, how did
Jonathan show his gracious spirit?
1 Sam. 19:1-6.
NOTE.—"Jonathan, by birth heir to the
throne, yet knowing himself set aside by the
divine decree; to his rival the most tender
and faithful of friends, shielding David's life
at the peril of his own— . . . the name of
Jonathan is treasured in heaven; and it
stands on earth a witness to the existence
and the power of unselfish
love."—Educa-
tion,
page 157.
8.
What does Paul's plea for Onesi-
mus show regarding the relationship
between masters and servants? Phi-
lemon 10, 16, 17.
Nora.—"With his usual tact and kindness,
the apostle pleaded the cause of the repent-
ant slave." "Christianity makes a strong
bond of union between master and slave,
king and subject, the gospel minister and
the degraded sinner who has found in Christ
cleansing from
sin."—The Acts of the Apos-
tles,
pages 456, 460. See
The Ministry of
Healing,
page 489.
Exhortations to Brotherly Kindness
9.
To
the exercise of what gracious
virtues are the elect of God admon-
ished? Col. 3:12, 13.
NOTE.—"Let each ask himself: Do I pos-
sess the grace of love? Have I learned to
suffer long and to be kind? Talents, learn-
ing, and eloquence, without this heavenly
attribute, will be as meaningless as sounding
brass or a tinkling cymbal. Alas that this
precious treasure is so lightly valued and
so little sought by many who profess the
faith
!"—Testimonies, vol.
5, p.. 169.
10.
What principles of Christian
fellowship did Paul commend to the
early church?. Rom. 12:10; Eph. 4:32.
NOTE.—"The cultivation of a uniform
courtesy, a willingness to do to others as we
would wish them to do to us, would annihi-
late half the ills of
life."—Patriarchs and
Prophets,
page 133.
11.
By what steps does one reach
the flowering of character in brotherly
kindness and charity? 2 Peter 1:5-7.
NoTE.—"Christ, who connects earth with
heaven, is the ladder. The base is planted
firmly on the earth in His humanity; the
topmost round reaches to the throne of God
in His divinity. ... We are saved by climb-
ing round after round of the ladder, looking
to Christ, clinging to Christ, mounting step
by step to the height of
,Christ."—Testimo-
nies,
vol. 6, p. 147.
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12.
What will control and season
the tongue of the true Christian?
Prov. 31:26.
NOTE.—"A word of cheer, an act of kind-
ness, would go far to lighten the burdens
that are resting heavily upon weary shoul-
ders. . . . Let the law of kindness be ever
on your lips. Forbearance and unselfishness
mark the words and actions of those who are
born again, to live the new life in Christ."—
Testimonies,
vol.
7,
p. 50.
13.
What principle of conduct
sums up our Christian relationship
to others? Matt. 7:12.
NoTE.—"Thy brother, sick in spirit, needs
thee, as thou thyself hast needed a brother's
love. He needs the experience of one who
has been as weak as he, one who can sympa-
thize with him and help him. The knowledge
of our own weakness should help us to help
another in his bitter need. Never should we
pass by one suffering soul without seeking to
impart to him the comfort wherewith we are
comforted of
God."—Christ's Object Les-
sons,
pages 387, 388.
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Lesson 12, for arch 23, 1957
Justice and Equity
MEMORY VERSE:
"He hath showed thee, 0 man, what is good; and what doth the
Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly
with thy God?" Micah 6:8.
STUDY HELPS: "Testimonies," vol. 4, pp. 309-312, 489-495; "Thoughts From the
Mount of Blessing," pages 192-197; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for
March 7.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND
RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-
son, following the outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction:
Ques. 1-4.
Monday: Ques. 5, 6; read first
Study Help.
Tuesday: Ques. 7-9; read second
Check Here
Study Help.
Wednesday: Ques. 10-15
;
read
third Study Help.
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-9;
learn Memory Verse.
Friday: Review Ques. 10-15;
meditate on Key Thought.
Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I. The Standard of Equity in Israel
1.
Israel's inheritance based on justice.
Deut. 16:20.
2.
Instructions in equity and justice.
Lev. 19:13, 15, 18.
II. God's Hatred of Double
-
Dealing
3. Those who led Israel astray. Num.
11:4.
4.
Lesson from Israel's failure. Ex. 23:
2, first part; Ps. 1:1.
5.
Achan's sin and punishment. Joshua
7:20-25.
6.
Retribution on Ananias and Sap-
phira. Acts 5:1-10.
III. God Frowns on Inequity
7.
How the Lord views dishonesty.
Prov. 11:1; 20:10.
8.
Jeremiah's cry against injustice. Jer.
22:13.
9.
Fraud a sign of the last days. James
5:1-6.
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IV. Principles to Live By
10.
Description of a just man. Ezek.
18:5, 7-9.
11.
A guiding principle for fair dealing.
Prov. 3:27.
12.
The pronouncement of Jesus. Matt.
5:39-41.
13.
Paul's teaching on equity. Rom.
12:17; 13:7, 8.
14.
Mutual sharing among brethren.
2 Cor. 8:13-15.
15.
God's standard of integrity. Micah
6 :8.
Key Thought:
"Firm integrity shines forth as gold amid
the dross and rubbish of the
world."—Testi-
monies,
vol. 4, p. 310.
THE LESSON
church.... God requires undeviating princi-
ple in the minutest details of the transactions
of
life."—Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 337.
Introduction
Honesty and fair dealing are among
the princely virtues of Christian living.
Shortcuts to gain and material advantage
are often snares to even well-intentioned
people. The neighbor's landmark, the just
weight, and fairness in every deal are as
inviolable in God's sight as they were in the
Mosaic economy. There is no sight dearer to
heaven that a Christian who rules his house-
hold with equity, covers his neighbor's faults
with charity, and tempers his justice with
mercy.
Standard of Equity in Israel
1.
Upon the observance of what
principle was the inheritance of Is-
rael assured? Deut. 16:20.
NOTE.—"If the Israelites would be true to
their trust, they would become a power in
the world. God would be their defense, and
He would exalt them above all other
na-
tions."—Patriarchs and Prophets,
page 314.
"It was God's purpose that by the revela-
tion of His character through Israel men
should be drawn unto
Him."—Prophets and
Kings,
page 19.
2.
What were some of the instruc-
tions intended to keep them a people
of justice and equity? Lev. 19:13, 15,
18.
NoTE.—"Religion does not consist merely
in a system of dry doctrines, but in practical
faith, which sanctifies the life and corrects
the conduct in the family circle and in the
God's Hatred of Double-Dealing
3.
Who were the first to murmur
in the wilderness and to lead Israel
into apostasy? Num. 11:4.
NOTE.—"The mixed multitude that came
up with the Israelites from Egypt were a
source of continual temptation and trouble.
. . . They were oftenest the ones to stir up
strife, and were the first to complain, and
they leavened the camp with their idolatrous
practices and their murmurings against
God."—Patriarchs and Prophets,
page 408.
4.
What lesson may we learn from
Israel's failures? Ex. 23:2, first part;
Ps. 1:1.
NOTE.—"If choice is made of companions
who fear the Lord, the influence will lead to
truth, to duty, and to holiness. . . . To walk
in the counsel of the ungodly is the first step
toward standing in the way of sinners and
sitting in the seat of the scornful."—Testi-
monies,
vol. 4, p. 587.
5.
What was Achan's sin, and how
was he punished? Joshua 7:20-25.
NOTE.—"The
deadly sin that led to
Achan's ruin had its root in covetousness,
of all sins one of the most common and the
most lightly regarded. While other offenses
[ 40 ]
meet with detection and punishment, how
rarely does the violation of the tenth com-
mandment so much as call forth censure....
For a goodly Babylonish garment, multi-
tudes sacrifice the approval of conscience
and their hope of heaven. Multitudes barter
their integrity, and their capabilities for use-
fulness, for a bag of silver
shekels."—Patri-
archs and Prophets,
pages 496, 497.
6.
What swift retribution came
upon Ananias and Sapphira? Acts
5:1-10.
NoTE.—"God hates hypocrisy and false-
hood. Ananias and Sapphira practiced fraud
in their dealing with God; they lied to the
Holy Spirit, and their sin was visited with
swift and terrible judgment. . . . This judg-
ment testified that men cannot deceive God,
that He detects the hidden sin of the heart,
and that He will not be mocked."—The
Acts
of the Apostles,
pages 72, 73.
God Frowns on Inequity
7.
How does the Lord look upon
dishonesty? Prov. 11:1; 20:10.
NoTE.—"The children of God should not
fail to remember that in all their business
transactions they are being proved, weighed
in the balances of the sanctuary.... All that
is obtained by deceit and fraud will be only
a curse to the
receiver."—Testimonies,
vol.
4, p. 311.
8.
What message did the Lord give
Jeremiah against injustice and op-
pression? Jer. 22:13.
NorE.—"God's word sanctions no policy
that will enrich one class by the oppression
and suffering of another. In all our business
transactions it teaches us to put ourselves in
the place of those with whom we are deal-
ing, to look not only on our own things, but
also on the things of others."—The
Ministry
of Healing,
page 187.
9.
What is described as a particular
evil of the last days? James 5:1-6.
NorE.—"Belief in the near coming of the
Son of man in the clouds of heaven will not
cause the true Christian to become neglectful
and careless of the ordinary business of life.
The waiting ones who look for the soon ap-
pearing of Christ will not be idle, but dili-
gent in business. Their work will not be
done carelessly and dishonestly, but with
fidelity, promptness, and thoroughness."—
Testimonies,
vol. 4, p. 309.
Principles to Live By
10.
What part do fair and honest
dealings have in God's description of
a just man? Ezek. 18:5, 7-9.
NOTE.—"A man who is honest before God
will deal justly with his fellow men, whether
or not it is for his own personal interest to
do so. The outward acts are a fair transcript
of the principles within."—Life
Sketches,
page 244.
11.
What words of Solomon set
forth a guiding principle in our deal-
ings with others? Prov. 3:27.
NOTE.—"God has bound us together
as
members of one family, and this relationship
everyone is bound to cherish. There are
services due to others which we cannot ig-
nore and yet keep the commandments of
[ 41 ]
God. To live, think, and act for self only is
to become useless as servants of God. High-
sounding titles and great talents are not
essential in order to be good citizens or
exemplary Christians."—Testimonies, vol. 4,
pp. 339, 340.
12.
How did Jesus show that the
Christian is obligated to a higher law
than mere duty? Matt. 5:39-41.
NoTE.—"In the days of Christ these mer-
ciful provisions were little regarded; but
Jesus taught His disciples to submit to
the decision of the court, even though this
should demand more than the law of Moses
authorized."—Thoughts
From the Mount of
Blessing,
page 111.
13.
What was Paul's teaching on
equity? Rom. 12:17; 13:7, 8.
NOTE.—"It is the devising of men that
leads to injustice and oppression. The cause
of God is free from every taint of injustice.
It seeks to gain no advantage by depriving
the members of His family of their indi-
viduality or of their rights. The Lord does
not sanction arbitrary authority, nor will He
serve with the least selfishness or overreach-
ing. To Him all such practices are abhor-
rent."—Testimonies, vol.
7, p. 179.
14.
How are brethren counseled to
share with one another the blessings
of varying abundance? 2 Cor. 8:13-
15. See James 2:15, 16.
NOTE.—"Study to be rich in good works,
ready to distribute, willing to communicate,
laying up for yourselves a good foundation
against the time to come, that you may lay
hold on everlasting
life."—Testimonies, vol.
1, p. 706.
15.
How does Micah sum up God's
standard of integrity? Micah 6:8.
NOTE.—"The end is near, and every soul
is now to walk carefully, humbly, meekly
with Christ Jesus. Our precious Saviour,
from whom all the rays of truth radiate to
the world, wants us to put not our trust in
princes, nor in the son of man, in whom
there is no help; but to lean wholly upon
Him."—Testimonies,
vol. 9, p. 203.
f9he,
Lesson 13, for March 30, 1957
Zeal and Soulsaving
MEMORY VERSE:
"Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him shall the Son of
man also confess before the angels of God." Luke 12:8.
STUDY HELPS:
"Testimonies," vol. 9, pp. 19-29, 43-48, 109-124; Lesson Help in
"Review and Herald" for March 14.
DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD
Check Here
Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-
son, following the outline.
Sunday: Read Introduction:
Ques. 1-4.
Monday: Ques. 5-8; read first
Study Help, pp. 19-29.
Tuesday: Ques. 9-11; read first
Study Help, pp. 43-48.
Check Here
Wednesday: Ques. 12-14; read
first Study Help, pp. 109-124
Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;
learn Memory Verse; read
second Study Help.
Friday: Review Ques. 9-14; medi-
tate on Key Thought.
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Lesson Outline:
Introduction
I.
The Gospel Commission
1.
The gospel commission. Matt. 28:
19, 20; Mark 16:15; 13:10.
2.
The disciples follow the Lord's com-
mand. Mark 16:20.
3.
Need of zealous endeavor. John
4:35.
4.
Work at the eleventh hour. Matt.
20:6,7.
II. Great Movements Under God
5.
The spirit of Nehemiah. Neh. 4:6,
17, 18.
6.
Jonah's message and its results. Jo-
nah 3:5-10.
7.
The revival in Samaria. John 4:39-
41.
8.
Paul's evangelistic effort in Ephesus.
Acts 19:17-20.
III.
God's Witnesses Today
9.
The burden of our testimony. Isa.
43:10; Luke 12:8.
10.
The boldness of Peter and John.
Acts 4:13.
11.
Paul's counsel to Timothy. 2 Tim.
1:8.
IV. The Needful Preparation
12.
Paul's varied experiences as a
worker. 2 Cor. 6:4-10.
13.
What Peter urges as needful prepa-
ration. 1 Peter 3:15.
14.
The special message for today. Rev.
14:6.
Key Thought:
"The inhabitants of the heavenly universe
expect the followers of Christ to shine as
lights in the
world."-Testimonies,
vol. 9,
p. 22.
THE LESSON
the proclamation of the warning message."
-Testimonies,
vol. 9, p. 19.
2.
How zealously did the disciples
follow the Lord's command? Mark
16:20.
Introduction
Zeal and religious activity are often
substituted for an essential knowledge of
God. To be effective as a soul-saving virtue,
religious enthusiasm must be molded by
heavenly wisdom and sanctified common
sense. There are few weapons more destruc-
tive in Satan's hands than a zeal "not ac-
cording to knowledge." In it are found the
roots of fanaticism. On the other hand, there
is danger of drawing back from aggressive
service for God because of spiritual indo-
lence or false modesty. "We are to be conse-
crated channels, through which the heavenly
life is to flow to
others."-Testimonies,
vol.
9, p. 20.
The Gospel Commission
1. What was Christ's last great
commission to His disciples? Matt.
28:19, 20; Mark 16:15; 13:10.
NOTE.
-Note the various means of evan-
gelism to be employed-preaching, teaching,
publishing. "It is His purpose that divine
and human instrumentalities shall unite in
NOTE.
-"These disciples prepared them-
selves for their work. Before the Day of
Pentecost they met together, and put away
all differences. . . . They did not ask for a
blessing for themselves merely; they were
weighted with the burden for the salvation
of souls. The gospel was to be carried to
the uttermost parts of the earth, and they
claimed the endowment of power that Christ
had promised."-The
Desire of Ages,
page
827.
3.
How did Jesus impress upon His
followers the need of zealous en-
deavor? John 4:35.
Nora.-"Let not the fields lying in the
shadow of our doors, such as the great cities
in our land, be lightly passed over and
[ 43 ]
neglected.... The destruction of these cities,
almost wholly given up to idolatry, is
im-
pending."—Testimonies,
vol. 8, pp. 31, 32.
4.
In the parable of the house-
holder, what were the eleventh-hour
idlers bidden to do? Matt. 20:6,
7.
NOTE.—"Long has God waited for the
spirit of service to take possession of the
whole church, so that everyone shall be
working for Him according to his ability."—
The Acts of the Apostles,
page 111.
"There must be an awakening, a spiritual
renovation. The temperature of Christian
piety must be raised.... There is work for
every individual who names the name of
Christ. A voice from heaven is solemnly
calling you to duty. Heed this voice, and
go to work at once in any place, in any
ca-
pacity."—Testimonies, vol.
5, pp. 203, 204.
Great Movements Under God
5.
With what resolute spirit were
the walls of Jerusalem built? Neh.
4:6, 17, 18.
NOTE .—"Notwithstanding the plots of
enemies, open and secret, the work of build-
ing went steadily forward, and in less than
two months from the time of Nehemiah's ar-
rival in Jerusalem, the city was girded with
its defenses, and the builders could walk
upon the walls, and look down upon their
defeated and astonished
foes."—Prophets
and Kings,
page 657.
"Especially today, while earth's history is
closing, the Lord requires of His children a
vigilance that knows no relaxation."—Ibid.,
p. 571.
6.
What was the result of
.
Jonah's
God-given message to Nineveh? Jo-
nah 3:5-10.
Nolx.—"The message was not
in
vain.
The cry that rang through the streets of the
godless city was passed from lip to lip, until
all the inhabitants had heard the startling
announcement. The Spirit of God pressed
the message home to every heart, and caused
multitudes to tremble because of their sins,
and to repent in deep humiliation."—Proph-
ets
and Kings,
page 270.
"In every city, filled though it may be
with violence and crime, there are many
who with proper teaching may learn to be-
come followers of
Jesus."—Ibid.,
p. 277.
7.
How
was the message of the
Samaritan woman received after her
conversion at Jacob's well? John
4:39-41.
NoTE.—"As soon as she had found the
Saviour the Samaritan woman brought
others to Him. She proved herself a more
effective missionary than His own disciples.
The disciples saw nothing in Samaria to
indicate that it was an encouraging field... .
But through the woman whom they de-
spised, a whole cityful were brought to hear
the Saviour."—The
Desire of Ages,
page 195.
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SYMBOLIZED BY
FINING ANGELS?
107-11
8.
How is the great revival un-
der Paul's preaching at Ephesus de-
scribed? Acts 19:17-20.
NOTE.—"By
burning their books on
magic, the Ephesian converts showed that
the things in which they had once delighted
they now abhorred. ... Thus they gave evi-
dence of true conversion."—The
Acts of the
Apostles,
page 288.
"The Lord has in our large cities many
precious souls who have not bowed the knee
to Baal, and He has those who have wor-
shiped Baal ignorantly. On these the light of
truth is to shine, that they may see Christ as
the way, the truth, and the
life."—Testimo-
nies,
vol. 9, p. 142.
God's Witnesses Today
9.
As witnesses for God, what
should be the burden of our confes-
sion? Isa. 43:10; Luke 12:8.
Nora.—"We are witnesses for God as we
reveal in ourselves the working of a power
that is divine. Every individual has a life
distinct from all others, and an experience
differing essentially from theirs. God desires
that our praise shall ascend to Him, marked
with our own individuality."—The
Ministry
of Healing,
page 100.
10.
If we would have the boldness
of Peter and John, what must be re-
vealed in our testimony? Acts 4:13.
NOTE.—"No
-
longer were they ignorant
and uncultured. . . . No longer were their
hopes set on worldly greatness. They were
of 'one accord,' of 'one mind and one soul.'
Christ filled their thoughts. The advance-
ment of His kingdom was their aim."—Edu-
cation,
page 95.
11.
What admonition to Timothy
is good counsel for God's last-day
witnesses? 2 Timothy 1:8.
The Needful Preparation
12.
What rich and varied experi-
ence gave Paul his power as a worker
for God? 2 Cor. 6:4
1
10.
13.
What did Peter urge as needful
preparation for winning souls? 1 Pe-
ter 3:15.
NOTE.
"Many
who profess to believe the
truth for these last days . . . do not know
why they believe the truth. . . . They can
give no intelligent reason why they believe.
Many have allowed their minds to be filled
with things of minor importance, end their
eternal interest is made secondary."—Testi-
monies, vol.
2, p. 634.
14.
How is the special message for
today described, and how
,
widely
must it be proclaimed? Rev. 14:6.
NOTE.
"The
message of Revelation 14 is
the message that we are to bear to the world.
It is the bread of life for these last days....
We are not to cease our efforts or relax our
vigilance. Never is our zeal to grow less.
Our spiritual life must be daily revived by
the stream that makes glad the city of our
God."—Testimonies,
vol. 8, p. 27.
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THIRTEENTH SABBATH OFFERING
March 30, 1957
The Thirteenth Sabbath Offering overflow for the first quarter of
1957 will help to provide both a boys' and a girls' dormitory for the
Nile Union Academy, located near Cairo, Egypt, and to erect a class-
room building, one dormitory, and some faculty homes for the Iran
Training Institute just outside the walls of Teheran, Iran.
Our workers of the Middle East write as follows :
"One of the greatest needs is for a strong educational program in
Iran to save our youth and to prepare them to take up the responsibili-
ties God would have them carry."
"At the present time at our Nile Union Academy we can accept only
boys, as there are no dormitories for either boys or girls. The boys sleep
in double-decker beds in the classrooms of our only building—the
administration building. There are from twelve to eighteen students
sleeping in a room."
"Living on the crossroads of the nations, with events changing so
rapidly, we are conscious of the fact that time is running out. As you
give, remember you are helping to save the youth in these lands of the
Bible."
Lessons for the Second Quarter, 1957
Sabbath-school members who have failed to receive a senior
Les-
son Quarterly
for the second quarter of 1957 will be helped by the
following outline in studying the first lesson. The subject of the
quarter's lessons is "Lessons From the Acts of the Apostles I." The
title of the first lesson is "The Great Commission; The Twelve
Apostles." The Memory Verse is Acts :8. The texts to be studied are:
Ques. 1. Acts 1:3.
Ques. 2. Acts 1:6, 7.
Ques. 3. Acts 1:5, 8.
Ques. 4. Luke 24:49.
Ques. 5. John 15:26, 27; Matt.
28:19, 20; Luke 24:48;
Acts 1:8.
Ques. 6. Acts 1:9, 10, 12.
Ques. 7. Acts 1:11.
Ques. 8. Acts 1:13, 15.
Ques. 9. Acts 1:13, 14.
Ques. 10. Acts 1:16-22.
Ques. 11. Acts 1:22.
Ques. 12. Acts 1:23-26.
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